Judge Nancy Abudu says that the law constitutes a "blanket ban" on Chinese nationals
By Ted Glanzer
A federal appeals court has halted the enforcement of a controversial Florida law that restricts Chinese citizens from buying land, siding with two Chinese immigrant plaintiffs represented by the Am...
By Malik Graystone
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily blocked Florida’s law restricting Chinese nationals from buying property, marking a significant legal challenge.
This move highlights tensions between state legislation and federal foreign real estate ownership laws.
Court ...
By Collins Abia
In a significant legal development, a federal appeals court in Atlanta has intervened to block the enforcement of a contentious Florida law that sought to restrict Chinese citizens from acquiring land within the state.
The ruling emerged from the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals and ...
Lawyers for the plaintiffs compared Florida’s law to “antiquated” 20th century alien land laws that targeted Chinese immigrants.
An appellate court on Thursday blocked Florida from exercising a law against two Chinese citizens who were buying property in the state when the law was enacted. The law...
By Randall Yip
A federal court has blocked Florida from enforcing the ban on Chinese land ownership signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the failed GOP presidential candidate.
Two Floridians, Yifan Shen and Zhiming Xu sued. They argued it would prevent them from taking possession of a home that had alread...
Federal panel rules ‘this prohibition blatantly violates the 14th Amendment’s protection against discrimination’ in blow to Governor Ron DeSantis
Statute’s language and statements by public officials showed law to be a ‘blanket ban against Chinese non-citizens’, says court
By Igor Patrick
An Amer...
“This prohibition blatantly violates the Fourteenth Amendment’s protection against discrimination,” Judge Nancy Abudu wrote.
By Bruce Ritchie
TALLAHASSEE, Florida — A federal appeals court blocked a controversial Florida law restricting Chinese citizens from buying land from being enforced against...
By Daniel Wiessner
A U.S. appeals court has blocked Florida from enforcing a ban on Chinese citizens owning homes or land in the state against two Chinese nationals who were in the process of buying property when the law was adopted. A panel of the Atlanta-based 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals s...
By Andrew Kreighbaum
Law barred Chinese citizens from buying property in state
Court blocks enforcement against two individual plaintiffs
A federal appeals court halted the enforcement of a Florida law banning citizens of China from purchasing property in the state against two plaintiffs.
The US...
By Jack Birle
A federal appeals court granted an injunction to block a Florida law limiting Chinese citizens from purchasing land in the state.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit ordered an injunction be given for two of the plaintiffs suing the state over claims it violates anti-discr...
By Tom Ozimek
A federal appeals court has issued a limited temporary block on a Florida law that bans citizens of China from buying property in the state that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said was needed to counteract the “malign influence” of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in his state.
The 11th ...
Filipino nurses for Ohio-based company say they have been forced to pay thousands in fees after signing training contracts
By Michael Sainato
Filipino nurses are calling for the US’s top labor watchdog to review controversial “stay or pay” training repayment agreement provisions that have left the...
By Candice Ferrette
Nassau County's redrawn legislative map, adopted in February with significant changes to some districts, violates state law by diluting the influence of Black, Latino and Asian voters, according to a new challenge from civil rights advocates.
Attorneys for the New York Civil Libe...
By James Vaznis Globe Staff
Boston Public Schools legally admitted students to the city’s three exam schools two years ago under a temporary admissions policy that aimed to increase diversity by distributing seats by grades and ZIP codes, according to a ruling by the US Court of Appeals for the Fir...
Specifically, they are battling the Training Repayment Agreement Provisions, which is commonly used by employers to cover employee training costs
By: Hans Carbonilla
Asian Americans constitute 8.9 percent of registered nurses in the United States; most were also disproportionately affected during ...
First Amendment advocates are alarmed by the case of Catherine Herridge, who is facing an imminent court deadline and steep fines
By Jeremy Barr
In a rapidly escalating case that is worrying First Amendment advocates, journalist Catherine Herridge could soon be held in contempt of court if she doe...
BY AKEMI TAMANAHA
Five Filipino immigrant nurses have filed charges with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) against their employer CommuniCare Family of Companies in Cincinnati, Ohio.
According to a press release, the nurses are being represented by the Asian American Legal Defense and Educ...
Earlier in the week, anti-arena organizers reminded supporters that “the deal isn’t done,” mapping out future plans.
By Jordan Levy
As the Sixers made their case Thursday night for a Center City arena, rallying supporters around the union jobs and economic revitalization they say will follow, acti...
A Democrat won Tuesday's City Council election between two Chinese Americans, but “partisanship is not yet ingrained” in the newly redistricted area, one expert said.
By Kimmy Yam and Sakshi Venkatraman
Virginia S. Tong, a longtime Chinese American resident of South Brooklyn, New York, said she h...
By Jeff Gammage
Separate studies on economic- and community-impact are expected by the end of the year — just before a new City Council and mayor are seated in January.
Supporters and opponents of the Philadelphia 76ers’ proposal to build a $1.55 billion basketball arena on Market Street have lots...
