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Asian Americans rally outside Texas Capitol as lawmakers move closer to passing land-ban

The Texas House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 17 on May 8, 2025, restricting land purchases by individuals and entities from countries deemed national security threats.
The bill aims to prevent hostile foreign ownership of Texas land, with support citing national security and resource protection, while critics worry it enables discrimination and racial profiling.
Senate Bill 17 prohibits residents and governments of designated countries—currently China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea—from purchasing farmland, commercial property, or natural resource interests in Texas.
State Representative Gene Wu cautioned that visa holders and refugees lawfully residing in Texas might be subjected to unjust scrutiny, likening the bill to an initial move toward repeating the injustices of the Japanese internment era.
The bill awaits a final House vote before returning to the Senate and is expected to face legal challenges due to concerns over constitutional protections and potential impacts on Asian American communities.

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