Diocese Says Religious Freedom Fair Defense To DHS Taking

By Nate Beck · August 26, 2026, 6:51 PM EDT

A New Mexico church argued that the federal government's eminent domain powers are not designed to override protections for religious expression, objecting to a plan that would seize part of a...

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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