In a thrilling courtroom twist, a Florida federal judge held firm on a decision that left many on the edge of their seats.
Judge Allen Winsor, on Thursday, handed down a judgment that dismissed the plea by four Chinese citizens and a real estate company, which was geared towards preventing the execution of Florida’s new law on foreign property ownership.
Winsor acknowledged the plaintiffs’ potential right to challenge S.B. 264, a controversial law that has been operative since July 1.
However, he likened their claims to a house built on sand, asserting that they didn’t exhibit a significant likelihood of success.
A key bone of contention was their inability to demonstrate that Florida’s law clashed with established federal regulations.
Florida Foreign Property Ownership Restrictions : An Atmosphere of Perplexity
Derek L. Shaffer, the metaphorical knight in shining armor for the plaintiffs, voiced deep disappointment. “Imagine a door that’s open to everyone but then selectively starts to close on some. That’s what this feels like,” Shaffer said.
