🚨 Governor Abbott is one step closer to having the power to ban immigrants from owning or renting homes in Texas — so long as they're from countries he thinks are a "threat." Here's what you need to know about Texas Senate Bill 17 (SB 17). 🧵⬇️ www.texastribune.org/2025/05/08/t... - ThreadSky

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stopaapihate.org • 7 days ago

🚨 Governor Abbott is one step closer to having the power to ban immigrants from owning or renting homes in Texas — so long as they're from countries he thinks are a "threat."

Here's what you need to know about Texas Senate Bill 17 (SB 17). 🧵⬇️ https://www.texastribune.org/2025/05/08/texas-foreign-land-purchase-senate-bill-17/

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stopaapihate.org•7 days ago

SB 17 mirrors the anti-immigrant land laws that targeted Asian families in the early 20th century. And it’s a part of a broader wave of anti-immigrant legislation that could fuel racism and xenophobia nationwide. https://stopaapihate.org/2024/10/29/land-bans-a-looming-threat-to-aa-pi-immigrant-communities/

stopaapihate.org•7 days ago

While the Texas House of Representatives voted to pass SB 17, the fight isn't over yet. While the bill moves through the legislature, hundreds of Texans continue to speak out against the harmful impacts it will have on their immigrant neighbors. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-hkcE7h_m4

stopaapihate.org•7 days ago

If you're a Texas resident, contact your state representatives and urge them to withdraw their support or continue to vote "NO" on SB 17. Learn more: https://www.instagram.com/texasasiandems/p/DHn_nWYO5a2/

stopaapihate.org•7 days ago

We won't let lawmakers scare us into silence: Immigrants have and will continue to make the U.S. their home. We stand in solidarity with advocates on the ground in Texas and nationwide who continue to work tirelessly to stop bills like SB 17 and protect the rights of our communities.

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