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Disney appeals dismissal of lawsuit as DeSantis says company should ‘move on'

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Disney is appealing a federal judge’s dismissal of its free speech lawsuit over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ takeover of Walt Disney World’s governing district....

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  1. Washington Times

    Federal judge dismisses Disney’s free speech lawsuit against DeSantis (opens Washington Times)

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    A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed Disney's free speech lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, leaving the company's remaining hopes of regaining control of the district that governs Walt Disney World to a separate state court challenge.

  2. WHEC Rochester

    Federal judge dismisses Disney's free speech lawsuit against DeSantis; company vows to press on (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    A federal judge has dismissed Disney’s free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis. That leaves the company’s hopes of regaining control of a district that governs Walt Disney World to a separate state court challenge. U.S.

  3. ABC 7 New York

    Federal judge dismisses Disney lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    A Florida judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Disney against Gov. Ron DeSantis over the Reedy Creek Improvement District.

  4. MyNorthwest

    Federal judge dismisses Disney's free speech lawsuit against DeSantis; second lawsuit still pending (opens MyNorthwest)

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    ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed Disney's free speech lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, leaving the company's

  5. NBC 6 South Florida

    Judge dismisses Disney lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis alleging retaliation (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    A judge dismissed a lawsuit Disney filed against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that alleged he retaliated against the company for publicly criticizing a...

  6. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Disney-Desantis lawsuit over free speech dismissed by judge (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    In the Gov. Ron DeSantis vs. Disney controversy, Judge Allen Winsor dismissed the company's free speech lawsuit against the Florida governor.

  7. The Guardian

    Walt Disney’s suit against Ron DeSantis alleging political retaliation dismissed (opens The Guardian)

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    US judge Allen Winsor dismissed case against Florida governor and a state board in which firm says it is being punished for its views

  8. NPR

    A federal judge dismisses Disney's lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (opens NPR)

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    The judge says Disney lacked standing to sue Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis on First Amendment grounds after DeSantis removing Disney's self-governing status after the CEO spoke out about a Florida law.

  9. New York Post

    Disney’s lawsuit accusing Ron DeSantis of retaliation after ‘Don’t say gay’ flap tossed (opens New York Post)

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    A federal judge dismissed Walt Disney's lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and members of a state board for allegedly retaliating.

  10. New York Times

    Federal Judge Dismisses Disney Lawsuit Against DeSantis (opens New York Times)

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    The company had claimed that the Florida governor and his allies violated its First Amendment rights by taking over a special tax district that governs Walt Disney World.

  11. WSVN Miami

    Federal judge dismisses Disney’s free speech lawsuit against DeSantis; second lawsuit still pending - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed Disney’s free speech lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, leaving the company’s remaining hopes of regaining

  12. CNN

    Judge dismisses Disney’s lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and allies (opens CNN)

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    A US judge has dismissed Disney’s lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the board appointed by DeSantis to oversee Disney’s property in Florida. The judge’s ruling is a win for DeSantis in his escalating legal battle with the entertainment giant.

  13. Green Field Reporter

    Federal judge dismisses Disney's free speech lawsuit against DeSantis; second lawsuit still pending - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed Disney’s free speech lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, leaving the company’s remaining hopes of regaining control of the district that governs Walt Disney World to a separate state court challenge. U.S.

  14. Newsweek

    Judge gives Ron DeSantis a new victory over Disney (opens Newsweek)

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    A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit Disney brought against the Florida governor.

  15. The Federalist

    Court Tosses Disney's Lawsuit Against Florida Over Lost Privileges (opens The Federalist)

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    A federal judge dismissed the Walt Disney Company's lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida officials on Wednesday.

  16. FOX Business

    Judge dismisses Disney's lawsuit alleging retaliation by DeSantis (opens FOX Business)

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    A federal judge in Florida dismissed Disney's lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that alleged the governor and a state board unfairly retaliated against the company.

  17. ABC 30 Fresno

    Judge dismisses Disney lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    A Florida judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Disney against Gov. Ron DeSantis over the Reedy Creek Improvement District.

  18. Fortune

    Disney's suit against DeSantis just got tossed out of court (opens Fortune)

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    There is another lawsuit pending, though.

  19. Tampa Bay Times

    Judge dismisses Disney lawsuit against DeSantis (opens Tampa Bay Times)

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    The case argued that the governor unfairly targeted the company for criticizing his policies.

  20. Triblive

    Federal judge dismisses Disney's free speech lawsuit against Ron DeSantis (opens Triblive)

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    ORLANDO, Fla. — A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed Disney’s free speech lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, leaving the company’s remaining hopes of regaining control of the district that governs Walt Disney World to a separate state court challenge. U.S.

  21. PJ Media

  22. Forbes

    Judge Dismisses Disney’s Lawsuit Against DeSantis (opens Forbes)

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    Disney argued DeSantis violated its freedom of speech by retaliating against the company for opposing Florida’s law known as “Don’t Say Gay.”

  23. The Hollywood Reporter

    Disney’s Lawsuit Against Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis Dismissed By Judge (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The entertainment giant has argued that Florida is retaliating in violation of its free speech rights for pushing back against a parental rights law.

  24. Variety

    Disney Loses First Amendment Fight With Ron DeSantis in Federal Court (opens Variety)

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    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.

  25. NBC News

    Florida judge tosses out Disney's lawsuit against DeSantis (opens NBC News)

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    A Florida judge has dismissed Disney's lawsuit against Gov.

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