Chinese citizens seek to block Florida’s law banning them from owning property

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Critics challenging a new Florida law that blocks some Chinese citizens and other foreigners from owning land in the state asked a federal court this week to block its implementation.

They say the new law, which takes effect July 1, is too vague and risks creating "Chinese exclusion zones" across vast swaths of the state, including many of Florida's largest cities. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the measure, FL SB264 (23R), into law in May.

"SB 264 fails to provide...