Missouri Sues Starbucks over Race-Based Hiring Quotas, DEI Initiatives

The state of Missouri is suing Starbucks for allegedly violating anti-discrimination laws with its race-based hiring practices and other diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey (R) filed a lawsuit against Starbucks Tuesday in federal court accusing the company of violating state and federal anti-discrimination laws by implementing race-based and sex-based hiring quotas, providing disproportionate advancement opportunities to people from different backgrounds, and creating professional networks that segregate employees.

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James Lynch

James Lynch is a news writer for National Review. He previously was a reporter for the Daily Caller. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and based in the Washington, D.C. area.

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The state of Missouri is suing Starbucks for allegedly violating anti-discrimination laws with its race-based hiring practices and other diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey (R) filed a lawsuit against Starbucks Tuesday in federal court accusing the company of violating state and federal anti-discrimination laws by implementing race-based and sex-based hiring quotas, providing disproportionate advancement opportunities to people from different backgrounds, and creating professional networks that segregate employees.

About the Author

James Lynch

James Lynch is a news writer for National Review. He previously was a reporter for the Daily Caller. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and based in the Washington, D.C. area.