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

Escobar introduced a bill to block federal acquisition of Mount Cristo Rey and funding for border-enforcement infrastructure there.

Bill introduced to stop Mount Cristo Rey border wall as feds file motion for judgment
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Rep. Veronica Escobar introduced the Mount Cristo Rey Protection Act as the federal government sought a court ruling in its effort to acquire land for a border wall. The proposal would bar federal acquisition and funding for enforcement infrastructure on the mountain.

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Introduced the Mount Cristo Rey Protection Act

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose administration filed the motion

Gabe Vasquez
D · NM-2

New Mexico representative who commented on the proposed legislation

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