NEWS: Disney Insists DeSantis Lawsuit Should Happen Before 2024 Election

We have an update on the feud between Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

Last week, we told you to expect an update on the lawsuit but first let’s dive into some background. The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) is the Board replaced Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District. The new Board of Supervisors was appointed by Governor DeSantis, who has already made several changes in the District. You may also recognize this Board as the group that is suing The Walt Disney Company. We’ve been following both the lawsuit and the subsequent board meetings, so what’s the news?

Governor DeSantis requested to dismiss the lawsuit created by Disney in June 2023, and now Disney has responded to this request.

Most notably, Disney revealed when they want the court date to be for the lawsuit. Deadline reported that Disney is calling for a July 15th court date which is the first day of the Republican National Convention. DeSantis, however, has been pushing for a date after the 2024 Presidential Election.

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Diving deeper into Disney’s response, it says, “This case presents the fundamental question of whether the Governor and the State can escape accountability for their open defiance of our Nation’s most cherished liberties.”

The response continued saying, “The Governor seeks to evade responsibility for his actions on a narrower ground, asserting that a governor cannot be held officially liable for implementing, administering, and enforcing state laws that punish residents for political statements violating a state-prescribed speech code.”

If you want to read more about the Disney vs. DeSantis situation, see our posts below.

We’ll continue to keep a close on the situation and bring you updates that involve The Walt Disney Company.