New Mexico Diocese Seeks to Block Border Wall Land Seizure

A New Mexico diocese is attempting to prevent the government from seizing land for a border wall, arguing that the site, located below a 29-foot-tall statue of Jesus Christ, is a holy site protected under religious freedom laws.

13 May, 23:10 — 13 May, 23:10

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New Mexico Diocese Tries to Block Government From Seizing Land for Border Wall

The diocese’s lawyers argued that the land, which is below a 29-foot-tall statue of Jesus Christ on a mountain peak, is a holy site protected under religious freedom.

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