BREAKING: Disney Files Lawsuit Against Ron DeSantis
Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have been embroiled in a seemingly never ending back-and-forth conflict that is continuing to escalate.
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After Disney outmaneuvered DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District with the King Charles III clause, DeSantis and the State of Florida sought ways to nullify this agreement. Today, Disney has taken a step toward resolving this conflict with a new lawsuit.
Disney Files Lawsuit Against Ron DeSantis
As of April 26th, 2023, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has filed a lawsuit against Ron DeSantis, Meredith Ivey, and members of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board.
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In the lawsuit, Disney outlines the impact of Walt Disney World on the State of Florida, which has significantly affected tourism and the economy.
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Disney states that it “regrets that it has come to this,” but the company has filed this lawsuit to “protect its cast members, guests, and local development partners from a relentless campaign to weaponize government power against Disney in retaliation for expressing a political viewpoint unpopular with certain State officials.”
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According to the lawsuit, Disney has been attempting to de-escalate its conflict with the Florida government for almost a year, with no positive results.
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Disney asserts that the Florida government is violating the company’s federal constitutional rights and that Disney is now “forced to defend itself against a State weaponizing its power to inflict political punishment.”
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In effect, Disney states, “In America, the government cannot punish you for speaking your mind.”
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You can read the lawsuit in full by clicking here.
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