Several U.S. states, including Florida, Texas, Virginia, Arkansas, and Tennessee, have proposed or enacted new racist property ban legislation. Under these new laws, foreign citizens from China, Iran, and other countries that the U.S. has tense relations with are prohibited from purchasing property. 

These aren’t new ideas. In the late 19th and early 20th century, many immigrants arrived in the U.S. from Asia, particularly from China and Japan. In response, many states enacted laws prohibiting Asian immigrants from owning land or property, a practice known as "alien land laws." These were enforced up until the 1950s, sowing seeds of inequality and discrimination that have continued to linger. Now these same bad ideas are back in circulation. 

That’s why Representatives Judy Chu and Al Green are leading the charge in Congress with the Preemption of Real Property Discrimination Act. This bill will preempt any state or local law in the real estate market from discriminating against individuals based on their citizenship or national origin and create a private right of action for individuals who are discriminated against. 

It's vital that we oppose xenophobia, ethnic nationalism, and discrimination that threaten communities. Tell Congress to pass the Preemption of Real Property Discrimination Act by signing on now.