What's happened
A federal judge dismissed Disney's free speech lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, leaving the company's remaining hopes of regaining control of the district that governs Walt Disney World to a separate state court challenge.
Why it matters
The dismissal of Disney's lawsuit against the Florida governor is significant as it impacts the company's ability to regain control of the district governing Walt Disney World.
What the papers say
The New York Times emphasizes the victory for Gov. Ron DeSantis, while The Guardian highlights Disney's plan to appeal the ruling. The Independent and AP News provide a balanced overview of the event.
How we got here
The lawsuit stemmed from Disney's public opposition to Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law, which led to a legislative transfer of control of the district governing Walt Disney World from Disney supporters to DeSantis appointees.
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Ronald "Ron" Dion DeSantis is an American attorney, naval officer, and Republican politician. He has served as the 46th governor of Florida since 2019, and he represented Florida's 6th congressional district in Congress from 2013 to 2018.
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