Overview

• DeSantis asked a federal judge to dismiss Disney's lawsuit against him, claiming he has immunity.
• Disney claims its free speech rights were violated by the takeover of its governing district in retaliation for opposing the "Don't Say Gay" legislation championed by DeSantis.
• DeSantis' attorneys argue that Disney lacks standing to sue the Governor or the Secretary of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.
• DeSantis replaced a local government board set up for Disney's property, leading to additional legal action from the company.
• Disney proposed a trial date in July 2024, while DeSantis' attorneys requested a trial date in August 2025.