Federal Judge Dismisses Disney's Lawsuit Against DeSantis Over Special Tax District

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Walt Disney Company against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, claiming that he violated its First Amendment rights by taking over a special tax district governing Walt Disney World. The judge ruled that the law giving DeSantis control of the tax district did not allow Disney to claim retaliation, as it affected multiple landowners, and Disney plans to appeal the ruling. The dispute arose after DeSantis took over the tax district following Disney's criticism of a Florida education law, and the company signed contracts worth $17 billion before the takeover.