A Chinese-owned crypto mining firm in Arkansas faced legal challenges as the state attempted to enforce laws targeting businesses with ties to Chinese nationals. Chief US District Judge Kristine Baker issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) to halt the state's actions against Jones Eagle LLC. The laws in question, Act 636 and Act 174, aimed to restrict property ownership by Chinese-linked entities. The firm's owner, Qimin “Jimmy” Chen, a naturalized US citizen, argued that the laws violated constitutional rights. The lawsuit filed by the mining company alleged discrimination based on national origin and lack of due process. The TRO, effective for 14 days, will be followed by a court hearing to determine the fate of the preliminary injunction. Chen's attorney emphasized the need to protect their client's interests and challenge the constitutionality of the laws. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news