Preempts state laws restricting real estate purchases by foreign citizens.
The Preemption of Real Property Discrimination Act prohibits states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories from enacting laws that restrict or prohibit the purchase of real property based on the purchaser's citizenship. The Attorney General is authorized to enforce this preemption. Individuals harmed by such state actions can bring a civil action in federal court, where they may also seek injunctive relief if they prevail.
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