Missouri Attorney General Sues Starbucks for DEI Policy, Claims It Raises Prices and Slows Service

The suit against Starbucks represents a nationwide Republican effort to discard or gut DEI programs, largely implemented within GOP-led states, private employees and federal agencies. (Credit: Photo by Kena Betancur/VIEWpress)

The state of Missouri has sued Starbucks due to allegations that the coffeehouse chain's anti-discrimination policies and other policies relating to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have negatively impacted service and slowed down coffee orders.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed the lawsuit just this week, furthering the war on DEI largely spearheaded by President Donald Trump. The suit attempts to nullify programs implemented by companies like Starbucks aimed at providing opportunities for historically oppressed groups and minorities, according to CNN.