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Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces

Coverage of Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 12 · 22:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 23 · 17:02 UTC
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  • SECURITYJul 23 · 17:02 UTCBORDER REPORT
    Hearing for Mount Cristo Rey land seizure postponed

    The federal government is seeking to seize land owned by the Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces near Mount Cristo Rey for border security, with a court filing requesting legal authority to condemn the property. A hearing for the land seizure has been postponed.

  • POLITICSJun 23 · 16:13 UTCBORDER REPORT
    Border communities join fight over Mount Cristo Rey land

    A federal judge in New Mexico ruled the U.S. government can deposit money into a court to seize land from the Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces. The judge also allowed the Diocese to challenge the Trump administration’s decision to take the land.

  • POLITICSMay 12 · 22:00 UTCAXIOS
    Trump officials sue Catholic diocese in bid to seize land for border wall

    The Trump administration is suing the Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces to seize church land for border wall construction, sparking resistance from local landowners. The lawsuit seeks to take about 14 acres of land using eminent domain. The Diocese is fighting back with a First Amendment defense.