The Kelo vs. City of New London U.S. Supreme Court ruling was controversial because the U.S. Constitution prohibits the government from taking private property except for "public use." What governmental power was central to this case?

The Kelo vs. City of New London U.S. Supreme Court ruling was controversial because the U.S. Constitution prohibits the government from taking private property except for "public use." What governmental power was central to this case? – Amador latina facializada