Disney sues Florida for ‘government retaliation’ in escalating feud
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Photo by Joseph Prezioso / Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Disney is suing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, alleging his administration waged a targeted campaign of government retaliation" against the company's protected speech." In the lawsuit, Disney claims DeSantis threatens Disney's business operations, jeopardizes its economic future in the region, and violates its constitutional rights."
Disney regrets that it has come to this," the lawsuit states. But having exhausted efforts to seek a resolution, the Company is left with no choice but to file this lawsuit to protect its cast members, guests, and local development partners from a relentless campaign to weaponize government power against Disney in retaliation for expressing a political viewpoint unpopular with certain State officials."
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