Phoenix man keeps 51-year-old home after ASU drops eminent domain case following public backlash
Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: General
Published: September 30, 2026 at 19:41
๐ Summary
Arizona State University withdrew its eminent domain lawsuit against the historic Louis Emerson House to preserve the property. The decision followed widespread public opposition and a successful campaign led by John Young and Barry Schwartz. They generated substantial support through a petition that collected over 12,000 signatures. The university had filed the lawsuit seeking to acquire the property for a medical campus.