Starbucks Accused by Missouri AG of Race, Sex Bias in Hiring (2)

Missouri’s attorney general in a federal lawsuit accused Starbucks Corp. of violating federal and state civil rights laws by showing race- and sex-based preferences in hiring, promotions, and the selection of board members.

The state’s lawsuit against the coffee industry giant comes weeks after the Trump administration issued executive orders that would convert the conservative backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion programs into federal policy, threatening civil and potentially criminal investigations of private-sector businesses. Attorney General Andrew Bailey (R) cited the Supreme Court’s 2023 Students for Fair Admissions decision, which struck down affirmative action policies in higher education, as supporting ...