Perhaps the original fundamental right, the right to own and enjoy private property means that the individual, not the State, has the power. The Constitution protects “life, liberty, and property,” requiring government regulators to tread as lightly as possible on property ownership. Southeastern Legal Foundation takes the government to court to protect Americans’ private property, including in landmark cases before the U.S. Supreme Court.
SLF Protects Property Owners from Agency Overreach
Aggressive bureaucrats often overextend their perceived authorities and violate the rights of property owners, business owners, and those who work the land for a living. SLF continues to lead the way in court protecting these key rights.
SLF Defends Constitutional Protections
Sometimes, the government doesn’t take property outright but severely limits what a property owner can do with it. SLF holds the government accountable to the Takings Clause of the Constitution, stepping in when the government goes too far and abuses its power.
SLF Prevents Intrusion into Everyday Lives
Regular property owners and everyday business owners routinely see their properties unreasonably searched and seized by overreaching government officials. SLF steps in to protect these Americans’ rights to life, liberty, and property.
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