Settlement Reached in Lawsuit Between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Allies
It ends litigation sparked by DeSantis’ takeover of the district from Disney supporters following the company’s opposition to Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law.
Florida’s DeSantis Signs One of the Country’s Most Restrictive Social Media Bans for Minors
The bill will ban social media accounts for children under 14 and require parental permission for 15- and 16-year-olds -- if it withstands expected legal challenges.
Settlement Clarifies What’s Legal Under Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law
Florida’s 2022 law was created to push back against what conservatives characterize as efforts to indoctrinate kids to a liberal ideology.
Court: Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE’ Law Restricting Diversity Training Is Unconstitutional
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a federal judge’s ruling that the act violates the First Amendment as it applies to businesses and is impermissibly vague.
Florida Lawmakers Pass Ban on Social Media for Kids Under 16 Despite Concerns
Opponents say the law blatantly violates the First Amendment and that it should be left to parents, not the government, to monitor children’s social media use.
Disney Appeals Dismissal of Free Speech Lawsuit as DeSantis Says ‘Move On’
Disney's notice of appeal says that the dismissal of its lawsuit sets a dangerous precedent and gives states the tool to weaponize viewpoint discrimination.
Federal Judge Dismisses Disney’s Free Speech Lawsuit Against DeSantis
Disney said it plans to appeal the federal judge’s decision. A separate lawsuit over who controls the theme park's governing district is still pending in state court in Orlando.
GOP Lawmakers Seek to Ban Rainbow Flags in Florida Schools
Flag displays that depict a “racial, sexual orientation and gender, or political ideology viewpoint” would be banned from any state or local government building.