Texas AG Paxton demanding Costco end DEI practices
Paxton joined attorneys general from 19 other states, demanding that Costco end what they call "discriminatory" diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, policies.
Republican attorneys general call out Costco for maintaining DEI policies
Led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, the Republican officials instructed Costco to let them know within 30 days whether it would get rid of its DEI policies or explain why not. Costco did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Ken Paxton and 18 other Republican AGs publish letter calling on Costco to end DEI practices
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, in a letter signed by 18 other Republican attorneys general, called on Costco to end its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies. The letter, which was published by Paxton's office in a Thursday news release,
Washington AG stands by Costco, blasts Republican attorneys general threatening DEI crackdown
Washington's attorney general fired back at a group of Republican attorneys general for "weaponizing" the government to put pressure on Costco to ditch its DEI policies.
Costco Doubled Down On DEI, Then 19 Attorneys General Warned Them To Stop
Costco has emerged as a hero, choosing to keep their DEI efforts alive. Fans rejoiced! But this week, 19 states AGs sent them a letter warning them to stop & reconsider.
Republican Attorneys General Pressure Costco To Drop DEI Efforts
As President Donald Trump has attacked diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across federal agencies, Republican attorneys general in 19 states are calling on Costco to eliminate its DEI policies,
19 attorneys general want Costco to end DEI practices
After Costco's staunch defense of its DEI practices, a group of attorneys general urged the company to reconsider its stance.
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