Catholic diocese tries to stop Trump’s border wall that ‘desecrates’ 29-foot tall Jesus statue (opens original article in a new tab)

A Catholic diocese in New Mexico is challenging the Trump administration's plan to build a border wall on church land, arguing it would desecrate a 29-foot-tall Jesus statue, while the government claims the shrine's access won't be affected.

• Catholic diocese in New Mexico opposes Trump administration's plan to use church land for border wall, citing desecration of 29-foot Jesus statue
• Court papers argue that building the wall would deface Mount Cristo Rey and restrict access to the sacred site
• Homeland Security claims the wall won't affect shrine access, stating all attendees enter from the U.S. side
• Diocese describes the conflict as a battle between symbols of unity and exclusion