US EditionUS appeals court says Florida can ban Chinese citizens from buying property
The 11th Circuit upheld a Florida law restricting property sales to China-domiciled individuals citing security concerns, with a 2-1 decision that may influence other states.
- The 2-1 ruling by the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals allows Florida to ban Chinese citizens from buying property in the state.
- The court said four Chinese citizens lacked legal standing to sue over the law because it only applies to people from China.
- The law prohibits individuals domiciled in China who are not US citizens or green card holders from purchasing real estate in Florida.
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U.S. appeals court says Florida can ban Chinese citizens from buying property
A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday cleared the way for Florida to enforce a law restricting real estate and land purchases by Chinese citizens, rejecting claims that it violates federal law and discriminates against Asians
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The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with district court that Chinese citizens were not impacted by the state's recent law. (Photo by John McCosh/Georgia Recorder)A federal appeals court rejected a legal challenge to a Florida law aimed at blocking Chinese citizens from purchasing Florida land, a decision that was quickly hailed by some of the state’s Republican leaders who pushed the 2023 law. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday…
Florida can ban Chinese citizens from buying property: US appeals court
The ruling could encourage other states to adopt so-called alien land laws. It is important to mention here that lawmakers in more than 30 states have passed or introduced bills restricting foreign property ownership.
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