Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Blocks Florida Law Against Chinese Property Ownership

The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals grants a partial injunction against a Florida law restricting land purchases by Chinese nationals, citing potential constitutional violations.

• A federal appeals court has granted a partial injunction against a Florida law that restricts Chinese citizens from buying land, highlighting potential constitutional violations.
• The law, championed by Governor Ron DeSantis, faces criticism for discriminating against Chinese nationals and possibly violating the Fourteenth Amendment.
• The injunction applies to two Chinese nationals in the midst of real estate transactions, with the court citing imminent risk of irreparable harm.
• The ACLU and other legal defense groups praise the court's decision, emphasizing the law's discriminatory nature and its conflict with federal law.
• Other states considering similar restrictions on property ownership by Chinese citizens are warned of potential legal and constitutional challenges.

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