Victory for Ron DeSantis! Judge Throws Out Disney’s Lawsuit
In a significant legal victory for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a federal judge in Tallahassee dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Walt Disney Co. over the state's dismantling of the entertainment giant's special taxing district. The lawsuit alleged that DeSantis and the state board had unfairly retaliated against Disney for criticizing state education policy.
The dispute between Disney and DeSantis' administration began when the company criticized Florida's Parental Rights in Education Act, which was enacted in 2022. The law aimed to restrict classroom discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in lower grades. Critics referred to it as the "don't say gay" law. In response, Disney expressed its opposition and stated that the law "should never have passed and should never h...