The state of Florida’s motion to disqualify a federal judge presiding over Walt Disney Parks and Resorts v Gov. Ron DeSantis et al is premised on a misapprehension of the law and a misstatement of the facts, according to a brief filed in opposition.

“A disqualification motion should be viewed within the larger context of the court’s rulings,” wrote Disney attorneys in their May 25 pleading. “That context here conclusively refutes any suggestion that this Court harbors bias against the Governor or the State.”

Lawyers for DeSantis moved Northern District of Florida Judge Mark Walker to disqualify himself based on comments he made in his capacity as a judge in open court.

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