Disney Defends Judge in Free Speech Lawsuit Against DeSantis

Disney has criticized a motion filed by attorneys for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, which sought to disqualify Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker from presiding over the entertainment company's lawsuit against DeSantis. Disney filed the lawsuit after the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District invalidated two development contracts that Disney signed in February. Attorneys for Disney argued that Walker's statements in previous lawsuits didn't meet the high standards for disqualification, according to FOX 35. Walker issued an order on Tuesday stating that no further action would be taken on the lawsuit until he rules on the disqualification motion.