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April 27, 2023

Disney Lawsuit Accuses Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis of Retaliating over "Don't Say Gay" Opposition
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In Florida, Disney is suing Republican Governor Ron De Santis for taking
control over its self-governing district around the Disney World theme
park, accusing De Santis of a "targeted campaign of government
retaliation" in response to Disney's opposition to Florida's anti-LGTBQ
so-called "Don't Say Gay" law.

Meanwhile, Disney has begun laying off thousands more workers this week,
including employees of Disney properties ABC News and ESPN. The company
has laid off some 4,000 workers since last month.


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