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** Discriminatory Land Laws
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Discriminatory land laws in the United States have a long history rooted in discriminatory practices, notably targeting Asian immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Initially focused on Japanese immigrants in states like California, these laws restricted non-citizens, particularly those ineligible for citizenship due to discriminatory policies, from owning land. During World War II and the Cold War era, concerns over national security further shaped these laws and expanded the scope to include restrictions on foreign ownership near military bases and sensitive areas.

In recent years, there has been a resurgence of legislation targeting foreigners ([link removed]) , particularly those linked to China, under the guise of national security and economic sovereignty.

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These land laws, existing largely at the state level, have the potential to percolate up to the federal level. Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC is equipping local and state partners to push back, and amplifying local campaigns while remaining focused on holding the line at the federal level. Most recently, President John C. Yang supported Asian Texans for Justice by testifying before Texas Senate State Affairs Committee. ([link removed])

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Foreign Policy: ([link removed]) Red States Don’t Want Chinese Neighbors

New York Times: ([link removed]) When Buying a Home Is Treated as a National Security Threat

Advancing Justice | AAJC: ([link removed]) Historic Legal Battle Unveiled Against Discriminatory Florida Housing Law SB 264

Equal Justice Initiative: ([link removed]) California’s Alien Land Laws

Politico: ([link removed]) US states are cutting off Chinese citizens and companies from land ownership

Forbes: ([link removed]) Here’s Why Some Hawaii Lawmakers Want To Ban Foreigners From Purchasing Land


** S.B. 264: Florida’s Discriminatory Alien Land Law Explained
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** Although framed as a means of upholding national security, S.B. 264 was born out of false and xenophobic concerns
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** By Dennis Jing
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Learn more about the impact of discriminatory US-China legislation ([link removed])

Click below to learn more about Discriminatory Land Laws in Florida ([link removed]) , Louisiana ([link removed]) , Ohio ([link removed]) and Texas ([link removed]) .
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