After eagerly anticipating purchasing her first home, Chinese immigrant Lisa Li faced a devastating setback. Her plans to buy a condo in Miami were shattered when a new Florida law deemed her purchase near a Coast Guard outpost unlawful. The law, intended to curb Chinese investment in the state, has sparked considerable controversy, with critics denouncing it as discriminatory and unnecessary. Chinese residents and real estate professionals have experienced its chilling effects, prompting a lawsuit challenging its constitutionality. The law's impact has been keenly felt in the real estate industry, particularly among Chinese buyers and agents. As a result, Chinese individuals in Florida are left feeling marginalized and uncertain about their future in the state.