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A Guam court blocked a hospital project using eminent domain, halting $104M in federal funds and prompting a legislative emergency.
A Guam Superior Court has invalidated the use of eminent domain to seize 42 acres in Mangilao for a new hospital, halting a major healthcare project and raising concerns about the future of $104 million in American Rescue Plan funds.
The ruling, which returned $6.6 million in federal money, stems from a legal challenge by landowner Dr. Joel Joseph, who opposed the seizure despite being offered less than fair market value.
Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has called a special legislative session to advance revised legislation targeting Lot 5280-3, a separate parcel, to proceed with utility upgrades and preserve federal funding.
While the governor asserts the project is ready and legally sound, the Attorney General disputes the legality, citing improper condemnation authority and potential debt risks.
The outcome remains uncertain as GHURA plans to appeal, and lawmakers face pressure to act before the December 31, 2026, deadline for spending ARP funds.
Un tribunal de Guam bloqueó un proyecto de hospital usando dominio eminente, deteniendo $ 104 millones en fondos federales y provocando una emergencia legislativa.