(Answered) Kelo v. City of New London Case issueKelo v. City of New London Case issue

3. How did Kelo change the interpretation of “public use” under the Fifth Amendment?
Kelo expanded “public use” into a broader “public purpose” test. The ruling allowed takings aimed at job creation, private investment, and tax base improvement, not just traditional public projects like roads. It thus broadened federal takings doctrine while leaving room for states to set stricter property protections.