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legal-international-relations1 year ago

"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.

via NBC News|
#11th-us-circuit-court-of-appeals#chinese-citizens#florida
legal2 years ago

Florida Law Limits Property Ownership for Citizens of Seven Countries, Including China

A federal judge has ruled that a Florida law restricting property ownership for citizens of China and six other countries will remain active while it is being challenged in court. The law, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis earlier this summer, prevents individuals associated with the Chinese government, political parties, business organizations, and non-U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents domiciled in China from buying property in Florida. It also limits property ownership for individuals from Russia, Iran, Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, and Syria. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) plans to appeal the decision, arguing that the law legitimizes and expands housing discrimination. The U.S. Department of Justice has stated that the law likely violates the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment.

via USA TODAY|
#chinese-citizens#discrimination#florida
legal2 years ago

US Judge Upholds Florida Law Restricting Chinese and Seven Other Countries from Buying Property

A US judge has declined to block a new Florida law that limits the ability of Chinese citizens to purchase property in the state. The law, which went into effect on July 1, will remain in place while the court case continues. The plaintiffs argue that the law is discriminatory, violates fair housing standards, and is unconstitutional. The lawsuit is supported by the US Justice Department.

via South China Morning Post|
#chinese-citizens#florida-law#legal
legal2 years ago

Florida Law Prohibiting Chinese Citizens from Owning Homes Upheld by US Judge

A U.S. judge in Florida has refused to block a state law that prohibits citizens of China and other "countries of concern" from owning homes or land in the state. The judge ruled that the ban, which is based on citizenship rather than race or national origin, is likely constitutional and does not violate housing discrimination laws. The decision came in response to a lawsuit filed by four Chinese nationals who sought to block the law. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), representing the plaintiffs, plans to appeal the ruling. The law, signed by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, aims to protect Americans from the influence of the Chinese Communist Party. The Biden administration has previously argued that the law violates the Fair Housing Act.

via Reuters|
#chinese-citizens#discrimination#florida
international-relations2 years ago

Chinese Embassy Condemns Russia's Treatment of Citizens at Border

The Chinese embassy in Moscow criticized Russia for "brutal and excessive law enforcement" after five Chinese citizens were denied entry into the country. The incident, which involved questioning and visa cancellations, was deemed to have damaged the rights and interests of Chinese citizens. The embassy called on Russia to investigate the incident, eliminate its negative impact, and prevent similar occurrences in the future. Despite the incident, China has not condemned Russia for its invasion of Ukraine and is participating in Saudi-hosted Ukraine peace talks.

via POLITICO Europe|
#chinese-citizens#chinese-embassy#international-relations
politics2 years ago

Chinese Citizens Sue Florida Over Property Ownership Ban

Chinese citizens living and working in Florida are suing the state over a new law that bans them from buying property in the state. The American Civil Liberties Union is representing the plaintiffs, arguing that the law is unconstitutional and discriminatory. The ban would also impact Chinese Americans and people of Asian descent. Proponents of the bill argue that it will protect US national security. The legislation focuses heavily on restricting sales to Chinese nationals and entities. The law has left many in the state's Asian community uncertain and fearful of their futures.

via BBC|
#aclu#chinese-citizens#discrimination
politics2 years ago

Chinese Citizens Sue Florida Over Property Ownership Ban

Chinese citizens are suing Florida over a new law that bans them from buying property in parts of the state, arguing that it stigmatizes them and violates the Fair Housing Act. The law restricts people from "foreign countries of concern" from buying land and homes in Florida, and prohibits citizens of specified countries from owning property within 10 miles of military installations. The plaintiffs argue that the law is unconstitutional and will cast undue suspicion on anyone seeking to buy property whose name sounds remotely Asian, Russian, Iranian, Cuban, Venezuelan, or Syrian.

via The Hill|
#chinese-citizens#florida#lawsuit
politics2 years ago

Chinese citizens file lawsuit against Florida over housing ownership restrictions.

Chinese citizens living and working in Florida are suing the state over a new property law that restricts some people from China and a handful of other countries from purchasing homes and land in the state. The plaintiffs allege that the law is discriminatory and stokes racial biases against Chinese Americans. The law, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, is set to go into effect on July 1 and would be the first of its kind to be enacted into law. The ACLU is representing the plaintiffs and says the law would cast "an undue burden of suspicion" on anyone trying to buy a house as long as their "name sounds remotely Asian."

via POLITICO|
#aclu#chinese-citizens#discrimination
politics2 years ago

Chinese citizens sue Florida for home and land ownership restrictions.

Chinese citizens living in Florida have sued the state to strike down a new law that would bar citizens of China and several other countries from owning homes and land in the state. The law, which takes effect July 1, is unconstitutional and violates a federal law banning housing discrimination, according to the lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). The law prohibits individuals who are "domiciled" in China and are not U.S. citizens or green card holders from owning buildings or land in Florida.

via Reuters|
#aclu#chinese-citizens#florida
politics2 years ago

Florida Passes Bill Restricting Chinese Land Ownership

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed legislation that would ban Chinese citizens from owning land or property in the state, unless they are also a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, citing national security concerns. The bill has sparked backlash and protests, with opponents arguing it could violate the Fair Housing Act of 1968. Some Democrats support the legislation, while others argue it is unconstitutional and discriminatory. The bill also prohibits citizens of Russia, North Korea, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela and Syria from buying land within a mile of a military base or piece of critical infrastructure, though only Chinese nationals face a statewide ban.

via Newsweek|
#chinese-citizens#discrimination#fair-housing-act