Mount Cristo Rey Protection Act prohibits federal funds for eminent domain and security measures on Mount Cristo Rey.
The Mount Cristo Rey Protection Act prohibits the use of federal funds for eminent domain actions and security measures on Mount Cristo Rey in Sunland Park, New Mexico. This mountain, owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces, holds deep religious significance and is a pilgrimage site for thousands annually. The bill specifically blocks federal funds for litigation related to the seizure of land around Mount Cristo Rey for border wall construction, citing infringement on religious liberty.
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