Disney Pushes Back Against Ron DeSantis' Attempt to Dodge Retaliation Suit

The Walt Disney Company has rejected Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' attempt to dismiss their retaliation and free speech lawsuit against him. Disney filed its response, stating that the case questions whether the governor and the state can escape accountability for defying cherished liberties. The company claims that DeSantis violated their First Amendment rights by retaliating against their opposition to a parental rights law. Disney also criticized the governor's assertion of creating a "level playing field" as an "outright falsehood." The lawsuit is ongoing, and the trial is scheduled to begin on July 15, 2022.