Bridge Aina Le'a, LLC v. Hawaii Land Use Commission

Summary

Justice Thomas dissented from the Supreme Court’s denial of a petition for certiorari in Bridge Aina Le’a, LLC v. Hawaii Land Use Commission, arguing that the Court’s regulatory takings jurisprudence is vague and lacks a workable standard. He urged the Court to re‑examine the doctrine in light of the original public meaning of the Takings Clause and to provide clearer guidance.