Two students and a University of Florida professor hope to block the law, which has stopped public universities from hiring students for assistantships from “countries of concern” like China or Russia.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has touted legislation that he says would curb the influence of China on Florida business and politics. | Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesAfter losing his top pick for a postdoctoral assistant to another college, University of Florida professor Zhengfei Guan knew who was to blame: Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The policy is one plank of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ extensive campaign to limit China’s sway and investments in the state, with the governor often citing national security concerns surrounding the country’s influence in Florida business and politics., last year, he said in a statement it was meant to combat “higher education subterfuge,” according to a. “We are following through on our commitment to crack down on Communist China,” DeSantis said.
Now, after watching the Board of Governors drag their feet on approving his request for his candidate, he decided to sue. If the lawsuit is unsuccessful, he may leave his post.As of now, he isn’t concerned about backlash from his employers. “It’s those who are doing wrong that should be worried, not me,” he said. The University of Florida is not a party in the case. A spokesperson for the university declined to comment.
The law has created a “culture of fear” among those on campus from the targeted countries, the faculty member said.
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