Anirvan ChatterjeeFeb 14, 2023

I love Mastodon, but I miss my POC activist, #Desi, and #AsianAmerican communities back on Instagram and Twitter.

Like back on IG and Twitter, folks I know are talking about #NoToSB147, opposing the proposed Texas law that would prohibit immigrants from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia from owning property.

I’m just not seeing that on here, and it’s unfortunate.

In the meantime, here’s more:

https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoToSB147
https://www.instagram.com/p/Coh3fyUrAyF/

Show threadAnirvan ChatterjeeFeb 14, 2023

This is literally in the text of the #Texas bill:

"the following may not purchase or otherwise acquire title to real property in this state:…an individual who is a citizen of China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia"

See it for yourself at https://legiscan.com/TX/text/SB147/id/2612943 and https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=SB147

I can't speak for the others, but there are *tons* of Chinese immigrants with green cards, H1B, H4, and student visas living in Texas.

Barring them from owning a home is sick

#NoToSB147 #StopAsianHate #txlege

Texas SB147 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature

Bill Text (2022-11-14) Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities. [Filed]

LegiScan
Show threadLombardiFeb 14, 2023
@anirvan the law should be amended for reciprocity. China places significant restrictions on foreign property ownership. You have to live in China for at least a year and can never rent out your house or sublet. India fully blocks any foreign property ownership unless you are a resident and even it places extra controls on Chinese Nationals. Anybody who is not a citizen or permanent resident should face the same restrictions that Americans face in their country of origin.
Show threadcreek
@lombaedi *or* we could treat people who live here with respect, regardless of the country they were born in. @anirvan
Feb 14, 2023 at 6:08pmWeb