Disney Sues Ron DeSantis

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

On Wednesday, Disney announced that they are taking Ron DeSantis, the Governor of Florida, to court, alleging that it is in political retaliation for their opposition last year to the law that prevented teachers from discussing LGBTQ+ issues in schools. The lawsuit argues that DeSantis violated Disney's constitutional rights and illegally voided their contracts. The Disney franchise finds itself in a culture war with the state of Florida.

Ron DeSantis is known for his conservative views on issues such as immigration, gun rights, and taxes, and has been a vocal opponent of progressive policies such as the Green New Deal. Since assuming office in 2019, DeSantis has implemented policies aimed at reducing government regulation and promoting economic growth in the state. He has also taken other controversial stances on issues such as COVID-19 restrictions, mask mandates, and vaccine requirements.

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