The Department of Justice is arguing against a Florida law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis law month restricting Chinese nationals and the CCP from buying land near military installations.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis responds to a question during a press conference at the headquarters of the former Reedy Creek Improvement District in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, on April 17, 2023. DeSantis is running for president in 2024.
It bans"foreign principals," defined as someone whose"domicile" in the People's Republic of China and not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, from owning or acquiring agricultural land or real property within ten miles of any"military installation" or"critical infrastructure facility" in Florida.
The law also prohibits the"purchase or acquisition of real property by the People’s Republic of China," including by Chinese political and corporate entities.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
DOJ says law signed by Ron DeSantis limiting Chinese land ownership is unconstitutionalA new Florida law that prohibits some Chinese citizens from purchasing property in the state violates the federal Fair Housing Act and the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution, the Justice Department says.
Read more »
Breakdown, Updates on the Ongoing Disney Vs. DeSantis Florida BattleIt all started with the Florida Governor being mad at Disney supporting LGBTQIA+ rights.
Read more »
Florida's Largest Police Union Endorses Ron DeSantisThe Florida Police Benevolent Association formally endorsed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in his presidential bid on Monday, deeming him as someone who will “make public safety a top priority in the White House.”
Read more »
PolitiFact - Birthright citizenship: Could Ron DeSantis end it? And if so, how?Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is advocating getting rid of birthright citizenship, the longstanding right of anyone born on U.S. soil to be given citizenship. Legal experts say accomplishing that goal won’t be easy.
Read more »
Justice Department says new Florida law restricting Chinese land ownership is unconstitutionalThe legal action by the department is just the latest skirmish between the Biden administration and Ron DeSantis in recent years.
Read more »
How a Border Photo Stunt Could End Up Costing Ron DeSantisPhoto Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/Reuters/GettyWhen Ron DeSantis took a trip to the Texas-Mexico border on Monday, his campaign had the good sense to take and promote a photo of the Florida governor in front of a helicopter for an image ready-made for a political ad.But that photo—and the accompanying tweet—may end up costing DeSantis much more than he bargained for.MISSION: Stop the invasion STATUS: CriticalLEAD: RonDeSantis pic.twitter.com/Yz6c6SOirc— Team DeSantis (TeamD
Read more »