A new law in Georgia bans agents from countries deemed foreign adversaries from buying agricultural land and property within 10 miles of a military installation in the state.
Georgia joined other states around the country in adopting these kinds of laws that often target China and other countries with non-democratic governments, like Russia and Cuba. Georgia lawmakers have worked on this legislation for a few years.
Republican lawmakers championed the legislation, S.B. 420, saying it protects national security interests in the state. Critics of the law, including state Democrats and immigrant rights advocates, warn the legislation is reminiscent of old, discriminatory laws against Asian people.
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