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New Alien Land Laws Spark Outcry Over Racial Discrimination

7/31/2025

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Alien land laws are resurfacing in the U.S., disproportionately affecting Chinese individuals and reflecting past discrimination.
Fourteen states are reviewing 45 new bills, while 25 states have already enacted 49 restrictive property laws.
Florida and Texas have proposed contentious laws citing national security as justification.
Advocacy groups are contesting these measures, labeling them as racially discriminatory and reminiscent of the Chinese Exclusion Act.
This trend highlights a growing anti-China sentiment and a broader right-wing assault on communities of color.

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Story summary

Alien land laws are resurfacing in the U.S., disproportionately affecting Chinese individuals and reflecting past discrimination.
Fourteen states are reviewing 45 new bills, while 25 states have already enacted 49 restrictive property laws.
Florida and Texas have proposed contentious laws citing national security as justification.
Advocacy groups are contesting these measures, labeling them as racially discriminatory and reminiscent of the Chinese Exclusion Act.
This trend highlights a growing anti-China sentiment and a broader right-wing assault on communities of color.