Florida's SB 264 Law Restricts Real Estate Sales to Citizens of Certain Countries, Faces Legal Challenge
SB 264, which Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law last month, may have serious implications on the lives of both potential immigrants as well as immigrants already on US soil.
The law heavily restricts sale of real estate to certain citizens from Iran, Syria, Cuba, China, Russia, and North Korea.
There are two sets of restrictions, one stipulates that property sellers cannot sell property 10 miles from a military installation or “critical infrastructure facility” to non-US citizens from "foreign countries of concern" -- the countries listed above. Violators can be charged with a $500 fine as well as a possible 60 day prison sentence.
The other set on the other hand is much harsher and focuses on Chinese nationals. This law completely bans property ownership by non-citizen and non-green card holders who originate from China. Violators can face a $1000 fine and up to a year in prison, or $5000 and five years if you are Chinese national.
This will make it significantly difficult to purchase property in the state of Florida for many immigrants, but the Department of Justice is currently fighting against this law in court. If successful, the federal ruling will trump the state legislation.
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