October Term 2020 · Docket 20-107

Does a state rule allowing union organizers on private land trigger a physical taking?

Farm owners argue a state rule forcing them to host union organizers violates the Fifth Amendment. State officials argue the rule is a limited, reasonable speech accommodation.

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Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid
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  1. — An official oral-argument transcript was verified.
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The arguments, in order

This case may have been argued more than once. Each entry below uses that session's official transcript. Later arguments do not erase earlier ones.

  1. Argument 1 ·

    What happened at the argument

    the sides that brought the case argued that an access easement is a per se physical taking. They stated that time limitations affect just compensation, not the existence of a taking.

    the opposing sides argued the rule allows only limited access. They stated organizers may enter for three hours a day at non-work times. They argued this is a reasonable speech accommodation.

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What this case is about

The case tests whether a state rule requiring private landowners to allow union organizers on their property constitutes a physical taking. the sides that brought the case seek a per se rule that any such access is a taking. the opposing sides argue the rule is a limited, reasonable regulation that does not trigger the Takings Clause.

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How the case got here

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on March 22, 2021.

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What each side wants

the sides that brought the case want the Court to declare the state rule a per se physical taking. They seek a rule that any government-authorized access to private land triggers the Takings Clause.

the opposing sides want the Court to uphold the state rule. They seek a ruling that the limited, reasonable access does not constitute a taking.

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What each side says

the sides that brought the case argue that an access easement is a per se physical taking. They claim any time limitations affect the amount of just compensation, not whether a taking occurred.

the opposing sides argue the rule authorizes only limited, reasonable access. They contend the regulation is a narrow speech accommodation that does not trigger the Takings Clause.

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What the justices asked

Justice Thomas asked whether the case involves an easement recognized under state law or common law.

Justice Thomas asked what level of visit would be reasonable enough to avoid violating the Fifth Amendment Takings Clause.

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Why it matters

The outcome defines the boundary between state regulation and property rights. It determines whether private landowners must host government-authorized speech on their property. The ruling shapes the scope of the Fifth Amendment Takings Clause in the context of labor access.

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What happens next

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Revision history

  1. Revision 1 · Post Opinion ·

    Correction: Rewritten to the concise citizen-facing editorial standard.

  2. Revision 2 · Post Opinion ·

    Correction: Migrated to the dated official Court activity contract without model use.

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