Controversy over Florida Law Banning Chinese Nationals from Buying Land
A U.S. judge with an activist history wrote a concurring opinion against Florida's law barring Chinese nationals from purchasing land. She argued that the law violated the Fourteenth Amendment's protection against discrimination. The law had exceptions for certain Chinese citizens. The judge's activism led to opposition during her confirmation process to the court.
Key Points
- Judge Abudu argued the Florida law violated the Fourteenth Amendment
- The law had exceptions for certain Chinese citizens
- Judge Abudu's activist history led to opposition during her confirmation process