Attorney General Andrew Bailey takes aim at the coffee giant’s diversity policies, accusing the company of racist and discriminatory hiring practices.

The lawsuit alleges that initiatives designed to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion ultimately amount to unlawful discrimination.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a lawsuit against Starbucks over its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, saying the chain utilizes “race-and-sex-based” discrimination. Bailey’s lawsuit said that the U.