DeSantis Moves To Disqualify Judge On Disney Case

Governor Ron DeSantis has requested the disqualification of a federal judge from the First Amendment lawsuit brought by Disney against him and his appointees. The governor’s attorney filed a motion in federal court in Tallahassee, claiming that Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker’s prior statements in unrelated cases have raised doubts about his impartiality regarding the state’s efforts to take control of Disney World’s governing body.

DeSantis Takes Aim at Trump Before Expected Announcement

Governor Ron DeSantis, who is expected to announce his presidential candidacy soon, directly criticized Trump’s recent remarks, suggesting that Florida’s new six-week abortion ban was “too harsh.” DeSantis pointed out that Trump had avoided stating whether he would support the bill. Former President Donald Trump appears to be shifting his position, and the Florida Governor is seizing the opportunity to challenge him on this divisive issue. The subject of abortion is likely to be a key issue in the 2024 Republican primary.

DeSantis Slams Mexico’s President For Complaining About Florida’s Crackdown On Illegal Immigration

Following Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrado’s (AMLO) criticism of the governor for his tough anti-illegal immigration policies, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis aimed AMLO in a statement this week. AMLO made the statements to The New York Times on Monday about legislation DeSantis recently signed into law. According to AMLO, last month, Florida had “the toughest crackdown” on illegal immigration by any state in the U.S.