"Federal Judge Dismisses Disney's Lawsuit Against DeSantis Over Special Tax District"

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"Federal Judge Dismisses Disney's Lawsuit Against DeSantis Over Special Tax District"
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A federal judge dismissed Walt Disney Co.’s 1st Amendment lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, ruling that Disney lacked standing to sue and that its claims against the governor’s renamed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District failed on merits. The lawsuit stemmed from a power struggle between the two parties after Disney criticized Florida’s anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, leading DeSantis to take steps to assume control of the area encompassing Disney’s Orlando kingdom. Disney has indicated that it will appeal the decision, while the district chair welcomed the ruling as a resolution to the "distraction."

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