DeSantis Lawyers Seek Dismissal of Disney's Free Speech Lawsuit

Attorneys for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis are seeking the dismissal of a free speech lawsuit filed by Disney, claiming that DeSantis is immune since he does not enforce the laws that removed supervision of the government from Disney supporters. The lawsuit alleges that DeSantis used state powers to retaliate against Disney for opposing a law banning classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity. The outcome of the case could determine control over the governing district of Walt Disney World, with both parties also engaged in a separate state court lawsuit. Disney accuses DeSantis and his appointees of using political institutions to punish opposing viewpoints.