Foreign Countries of Concern and the States

A growing number of states, including Florida and Texas, have enacted laws limiting the rights of persons associated with countries of concern in areas such as purchase and ownership of real property, travel, data handling and storage, and donations. Focusing on a key case, alongside other case law bearing on limitations on persons from foreign countries of concern, there’s a clear need for affected businesses and investors to stay vigilant regarding compliance with both state and federal regulations. 

While the phrase "foreign countries of concern" may change from state to state, this article refers to the countries that are generally similar to Florida's list that include the People’s Republic of China, Russian Federation, Islamic Republic of Iran, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Republic of Cuba, Venezuela, and Syrian Arab Republic.