DeSantis asks federal judge to dismiss Disney suit

Republican presidential candidate, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a campaign rally on June 26, 2023 in Eagle Pass, Texas.

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Attorneys for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday asked a federal court to dismiss Disney’s political retaliation lawsuit, arguing that he and at least one other defendant are “immune” because the company lacks standing to sue them.

A spokesman for Disney did not immediately respond to CNBC’s request for comment on the court filing.

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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/06/26/desantis-asks-federal-judge-to-dismiss-the-disney-suit.html