Rep. Escobar introduces act to protect Mount Cristo Rey from federal land seizure

Map shows area Trump wants to take from Catholic Church for border wall

A fight over eminent domain at Mount Cristo Rey pits Trump's border wall plans against religious liberty claims.

New bill introduced to protect Mount Cristo Rey from border wall construction

A new bill aims to safeguard Mount Cristo Rey, a sacred site for Catholics in El Paso and southern New Mexico, as the federal government seeks to claim part of the land for a border wall.

Mount Cristo Rey Bill Seeks to Block Federal Land Seizure

Two border bishops have expressed support for legislation that would block the government from taking diocesan land by eminent domain for border fence constru...

Escobar introduces bill to block federal seizure of Mount Cristo Rey

Escobar introduces bill to block federal seizure of Mount Cristo Rey

Bill introduced to stop Mount Cristo Rey border wall as feds push for judgment

As President Donald Trump administration filed a motion demanding judgment on disputed land at the sacred Mount Cristo Rey, a bill was introduced in Congress to stop any federal takeover of the mountain.

Rep. Escobar introduces act to protect Mount Cristo Rey from federal land seizure

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) introduced the Mount Cristo Rey Protection Act, legislation designed to prohibit the federal government from using eminent domain at Mount Cristo Rey. This action follows the Trump administration's announcement of its intent to seize land at the sacred site for border wall construction. The Trump The post Rep. Escobar introduces act to protect Mount Cristo Rey from federal…