What? On October 25, 2018 teh federal government notified the Diocese of the taking of 2 properties
Which properties are impacted? La Lomita Chapel & property south of the Juan Diego Academy in Mission
the public purpose?
- conduct surveying
- testing
- investigatory work for proposed construction of roads, fencing, vehicle barriers, security lighting, cameras, sensors and related structures to secure the border
compensation to the Diocese? initial estimate for reimbursement at $100
What’s the big deal: Courts through out the nation have been wrangling with the 5th amendment takings clause v. the 1st amendment freedom of religion and which right trumps.
Brownsville Herald | Diocese opposes border fencing on its property