Disney sues DeSantis over 'targeted retaliation'

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(NewsNation) — Disney is suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the latest escalation in a feud between the company and the governor that began with Florida's "Don't Say Gay" legislation.

Disney alleges a "targeted campaign of government retaliation" orchestrated by DeSantis in an effort to hurt the company's finances violates the company's constitutional rights.

Disney is asking the courts to rule that the legislative declaration that created an oversight board for the park is unlawful and unenforceable, along with other legislation introduced by Republican legislators to target Disney, and to uphold contracts Disney approved before the board was seated.

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Disney's lawsuit lays out the park's history in Florida, including the number of visitors the theme park brings...

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