Diocese Says Feds Already Working On Land Before Taking

By Britain Eakin · June 5, 2026, 7:16 PM EDT

Attorneys for the Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces in New Mexico clashed with the government Friday over reports that Border Patrol contractors are already working on a stretch of church-owned land...

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Case Information

Case Title

United States of America v. 14.259 Acres of Land, More or Less, Situated in Dona Ana County, State of New Mexico et al

Case Number

2:26-cv-01458

Court

New Mexico

Nature of Suit

Condemnation

Date Filed

May 07, 2026