"Federal Court Blocks Florida Law Barring Chinese Citizens from Owning Property"

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked Florida from enforcing a law that prohibits Chinese citizens from owning property in the state, stating that the individuals challenging the law are likely to prevail in their claims that it violates federal real estate purchase laws. The law, signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, also restricts citizens of other countries from owning property near certain infrastructure. The court's decision has implications for similar proposed laws in other states and has drawn criticism for targeting specific nationalities.