Disney Sues DeSantis

The Walt Disney Co. sued Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in federal court Wednesday, asking it to overturn state efforts to control Disney World and intensifying a battle between a global entertainment giant and a likely White House contender.

In its lawsuit, Disney accused DeSantis and his administration of illegally using the state government to punish a company for voicing an opinion that should be protected by free-speech rights.

The skirmish began last year after Disney criticized a Florida law banning classroom discussion of sexuality and gender identity with younger children. DeSantis repeatedly attacked “woke Disney” in public remarks. (Excerpt from NEWSMAX.)