A federal judge Tuesday invalidated the town of Johnston’s attempt to seize 31 acres of land eyed for an affordable housing complex by eminent domain to build a new public safety complex and town hall. By @nolanpage.bsky.social & @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/07/28/f...
Federal judge voids Johnston’s land seizure under eminent domain • Rhode Island CurrentU.S. District Court Judge Melissa DuBose on Tuesday ruled Johnston's attempt to seize land for a new town hall and public safety complex violated constitutional requirements, handing a victory to deve...rhodeislandcurrent.com