importantSYS.SOURCE: The Conversation• 2026-07-20T04:19:22Z
Eminent Domain and Data Center Infrastructure: Legal Frameworks for Land Acquisition
Power companies may use eminent domain to acquire land for transmission lines supporting data centers, contingent on meeting 'public use' criteria. Legal rulings vary by state, with some courts upholding such actions for grid reliability and others restricting them based on state constitutional interpretations.
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