Florida sued for barring Chinese citizens from owning homes, land

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May 22 (Reuters) - A group of Chinese citizens living in Florida sued the state on Monday to strike down a new law that would bar citizens of China and several other countries from owning homes and land in the state. The four plaintiffs represented by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) said in the lawsuit filed in Tallahassee, Florida federal court that the state law, which takes effect July 1, is unconstitutional and violates a federal law banning housing discrimination. The Florida Attorney General's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The law prohibits individuals who...