Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state officials have asked a Miami-Dade court to dismiss Orlando-area residents’ lawsuit challenging a state law that dissolves Walt Disney World’s special services district.

Attorneys for the governor, secretary of state and the Department of Revenue sought the dismissal of the complaint filed on behalf of Michael Foronda and other taxpayers, who argue that the dissolution of the Reedy Creek Improvement District would raise their tax burdens.

The defendants’ motion for dismissal, which was filed Aug. 19, argues that the plaintiffs have no right to stop state officials from phasing out agencies created by state law.