Disney’s First Amendment Lawsuit Against Ron DeSantis Dismissed by Judge

“This is an important case with serious implications for the rule of law, and it will not end here,” a studio spokesperson says

Ron DeSantis and Bob Iger
Ron DeSantis and Bob Iger (Credit: Getty Images)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has scored a victory in his battle with Disney, as a federal judge has dismissed the media company’s First Amendment lawsuit filed against him last April.

The lawsuit was dismissed “without prejudice,” meaning that Disney is free to submit another lawsuit. A spokesperson for the company signaled in a statement that it will.

“This is an important case with serious implications for the rule of law, and it will not end here,” the statement read. “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.

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One response to “Disney’s First Amendment Lawsuit Against Ron DeSantis Dismissed by Judge”

  1. James Van Hise Avatar
    James Van Hise

    Wrong kind of lawsuit. DeSantis illegally broke the state of Florida’s contract without just cause as Disney did nothing to violate that contract. You cannot break a contract with someone just because you don’t like their politics.

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