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Disney Loses First Amendment Fight With Ron DeSantis in Federal Court
Disney has been dealt a major setback in its fight with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, as a federal court threw out its First Amendment suit on Wednesday.
“If left unchallenged, this would set a dangerous precedent and give license to states to weaponize their official powers to punish the expression of political viewpoints they disagree with. DeSantis has argued that Disney “crossed the line” when it opposed the state’s Parental Rights in Education law, which restricts classroom instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation. Under the Reedy Creek arrangement, Disney had enjoyed almost total control over roads, bridges, water quality, fire service, planning and utilities, over a nearly 40-square-mile area.
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