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Federal Judge Allows Land Seizure While Diocese Maintains Legal Challenge

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A federal judge in New Mexico, Kenneth J. Gonzales, has authorized the U.S. government to deposit funds into court as part of its plan to seize land from the Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces. This ruling allows the Diocese to continue its legal challenge against the Trump administration's decision to take the Mount Cristo Rey property. The implications of this ruling are significant for local communities that support the Diocese in its fight to retain the land, highlighting the ongoing tensions surrounding property rights and federal authority. The case underscores the importance of land ownership and religious heritage in the region.
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Las CrucesMount Cristo ReyCatholic Diocese of Las CrucesKenneth J. Gonzales