Court Sends Case of Prosecutor Suspended by DeSantis Back to Trial Judge
The former prosecutor will get another chance to show his political advocacy was protected by the First Amendment and could not be the basis for his removal.
DeSantis Attorneys Ask Federal Judge To Dismiss Disney’s Free Speech Lawsuit
The planned hearing is the first time oral arguments are being made in federal court over Disney’s claim that DeSantis used state powers to punish the entertainment giant.
DeSantis Appointees Accuse Disney District Predecessors of Cronyism
The feud started last year after Disney publicly opposed the state’s so-called don’t say gay law, which restricts classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Supreme Court Won’t Allow Florida To Enforce Its Anti-Drag Show Law During Appeal
Florida had asked the court to allow the law to be enforced everywhere except at the Hamburger Mary’s restaurant in Orlando, which challenged the law’s constitutionality.
Florida Pauses Plan to Disband Pro-Palestinian Student Groups
The American Civil Liberties Union and the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression had denounced the original plan, citing concerns over free speech.
Disney Warns That If DeSantis Wins Lawsuit, Others Will Be Punished For ‘Disfavored’ Views
Disney says DeSantis unconstitutionally revamped and took over Walt Disney World’s governing district in retaliation after the company publicly opposed a state law.
Florida Officials Ask Supreme Court to Block Rulings Limiting Anti-Drag Show Law
The application asks that the prohibition against enforcing the anti-drag show law only be limited to the Orlando, Florida, restaurant which challenged its constitutionality.
Florida Law Targeting Drag Shows Can’t Be Enforced For Now, Appellate Court Says
A ruling prohibiting the enforcement of a new Florida law targeting drag shows will stay in place for the time being, according to a federal appeals court decision.