DeSantis-appointed board claims Disney lawsuit aims to hinder Florida’s will.
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Responds to Disney’s Lawsuit
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board has strongly criticized Disney’s lawsuit in federal court, stating that it was an attempt to frustrate the will of the People of Florida. In response to the court filing, both the board and Governor Ron DeSantis argue that the lawsuit should be dismissed.
Disney’s Allegations and the Board’s Response
“Disney confirms that the Agreements at the heart of this dispute were entered to frustrate the will of the People of Florida, expressed through their elected representatives, about how to organize the governance of the State: the Agreements, Disney states, were meant to ‘secure’ for Disney ‘long-term certainty … [b]efore RCID’s dissolution and governance changes took effect,'” the filing from the board said.
The board reiterates its argument that the court should dismiss or stay the case, referring to the lawsuit as a host of baseless constitutional claims.
DeSantis and State Defendants’ Response
Lawyers representing Governor DeSantis and acting Secretary of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Meredith Ivey, also filed a reply to the court. They assert that they are immune from the lawsuit and challenge Disney to provide specific evidence of their power to enforce the challenged laws.
“Disney must do more than generalize: It must show that the State Defendants have specific, formal power to enforce the challenged laws, such that an injunction against them would ‘be effectual,'” the filing said.
Disney had previously argued that the defendants were not immune, accusing DeSantis of trying to evade responsibility for his actions.
Upcoming Trial and Additional Lawsuits
The judge overseeing the federal case has expressed concerns about the differing trial schedules proposed by both parties. The scheduling for the trial will be decided after the motion to dismiss has been resolved.
Disney is currently involved in two lawsuits with the district and one with Governor DeSantis. The feud between them originated from Disney’s opposition to the Parental Rights in Education Act, which DeSantis signed into law last year.
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