"Federal Appeals Court Blocks Florida Law Restricting Chinese Land Ownership"

A federal appeals court has blocked a controversial Florida law restricting Chinese citizens from buying land, stating that it "blatantly violates" protections against discrimination. The law, championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, faced a legal challenge from Chinese immigrant plaintiffs represented by the ACLU, and the court granted an injunction for two plaintiffs fearing they would be forced to cancel home purchase contracts. The law specifically targets Chinese individuals and those from other hostile countries, but the court's decision is seen as a warning to other states considering similar legislation.