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The “Power of Prayer” Saves Ramapough Mountain Indian Split Rock Sweetwater Prayer Camp

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Mahwah NJ, the Ramapough Mountain Indians don’t have to pay more than a million dollars in fines.

On the the Facebook page for the Split Rock Sweetwater Prayer Camp , the name of the prayer site a member rejoiced by saying,”Power of prayer! These people are wonderful people! I’ve met them twice. They are strong and stand 10 feet tall! They walk in a good way and are very generous. Very humble. This is fantastic news! I’m happy for them! Great victory for the Ramapough People!  “

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Justice Department Files Statement Of Interest In Religious Land Use Case Brought By Ramapough Mountain Indians Against The Township of Mahwah

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Mahwah NJ, The Department of Justice today filed a Statement of Interest in U.S. District Court in New Jersey supporting claims by the Ramapough Mountain Indians (Ramapough) that the Township of Mahwah, New Jersey, violated the tribe’s rights under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Person’s Act of 2000 (RLUIPA) by interfering with religious assembly on tribal property known as “Sweet Water.”

“RLUIPA protects the rights of all religious communities to worship on their land free from discriminatory barriers and unlawful burdens,” New Jersey U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito said. “Our office will continue to vigorously enforce the rights guaranteed by RLUIPA and take steps to ensure that it is applied correctly in our District.”

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Town taking tribe to court over teepees built near million-dollar homes

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By Allison Pries | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
on May 10, 2017 at 4:57 PM, updated May 10, 2017 at 5:00 PM

The township is taking the Ramapough Mountain Indians to court in its latest effort to remove structures that were erected last year in a flood plain and conservation zone.

Camping tents, teepees, pop-up tents, a canvas cabin and a wood structure with a roof, floor and cabinets were set up at 95 Halifax Road near the banks of the Ramapo River in November, and are being occupied on a permanent basis, according to a civil court filing this week in Bergen County Superior Court.

“We filed this action for zoning violations on this property as we would for any other resident violating our zoning laws,” Mayor Bill Laforet said. “We’re treating them exactly the same.”

The property, which is owned by the Ramapoughs, is at the base of a neighborhood known as the Polo Club, an enclave of million-dollar homes off Route 202. The parcel last sold in 1995 for $1, according to property records.

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