Authorities say a Mojave Desert war memorial cross that replaced one that was stolen is illegal and must come down.
Linda Slater, a spokeswoman with the Mojave National Preserve, says a maintenance worker spotted the 7½-foot replica cross made of metal pipes on Thursday in a federal park.
The original cross was stolen more than a week ago. It had been the subject of a lawsuit arguing that the Christian symbol didn't belong on public land.
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More News On The Mojave Cross
Replica cross in Mojave Desert will come down -- AP
The Mojave Cross: A Strange Case Gets a Whole Lot Weirder -- Wall Street Journal
Replacement cross appears at Mojave National Preserve but is immediately removed -- Examiner
Replacement Memorial Cross Torn Down -- Christian Post
The vandals win: Park Service tears down new Mojave cross -- Las Vegas Review editorial
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