Led by Iowa and Kansas, 20 state attorneys general sent a letter to Costco demanding that the company fully repeal its discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) practices. These are practices that promote quota hiring to ensure that various categories of humans are represented in the workforce, including hiring by race and sexual preference, rather than by qualifications. Costco does not practice race-neutral hiring, in violation of federal law.
The letter to Ron Vachris, president and chief executive officer of Costco, follows President Donald Trump’s executive order encouraging “the Private Sector to End Illegal DEI discrimination and Preferences.”
All of the signatories are from Republican-run states of Iowa, Kansas, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
Despite the U.S. Supreme Court repeatedly warning against the use of race-based preferences and sexual preference classifications, the board of directors of Costco voted this month to retain its support for its DEI practices and policies, even while other companies are quickly abandoning these unlawful acts after being called out by members of the public. A shareholder effort to end the practice was quashed by the board.
“Discriminatory DEI policies are unethical, unlawful, and fundamentally un-American,” commented Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton one of the signers of the letter. “The fact that Costco continues to defend such practices is reprehensible. DEI programs consistently promote divisive and discriminatory ideology as opposed to ensuring that all individuals are treated equally and with respect, and that’s why I’m calling on Costco to end their woke policies immediately.”
Race-neutral practices, on the other hand, honor the founding ideals of this country, the group’s letter said.
“Pena-Rodriguez v. Colorado held that “It must become the heritage of our Nation to rise above racial classifications that are so
inconsistent with our commitment to the equal dignity of all persons.”
As Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wrote in Harvard, DEI is inconsistent with the “principles so clearly enunciated in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States: that all men are created equal, are equal citizens, and must be treated equally before the law.” Costco should not have policies that discriminate in hiring based on race or gender,” the attorneys wrote.
The letter concluded by asking Costco to inform the coalition within 30 days if its DEI policies have been repealed.
To read the full letter, click here.
Sadly I don’t see Alaska on the list
We all should contact the Alaska Attorney General and ask why they have not signed on with this suit.
DEI is unlawful as it’s discriminatory and is the opposite of “Equal”. You remember Equal Rights for All? Yes, an Anti-American concept. Let’s get back to Merit. I didn’t see Alaska in this story.
And Alaska is not even in the game.
How will this be regulated after all of the regulators take early buyouts? Telling a private business what to do demonstrates how Trump has twisted the Republican Party.
Maybe it’s the regulators that are the problem, Frank . Cheers –
Your logic is twisted as usual Frank DEI violates the constitution as it violates everyone’s rights so how is that ok. .?. I figured you were for the rights of everyone but clearly in your twisted logic you are for the rights of the individual not the group as a whole. Our country is founded on WE the people not ME. And unless we return to that principle our country is doomed . And there is absolutely no argument relevant that you can say against what I just wrote unless you are a Marxist. Or a communist. My family wants everyone to live the American dream based on hard work and sacrifice. Not based on skin color or sexual orientation. I’m pro American. Pro hard work and pro community, what exactly are you ?? Somehow you seem to believe that’s it’s ok for a business to discriminate which is stunning. In this country WE have always strived to hire the best person for the job. That pushes people to push themselves to be better, stronger and smarter & faster, that in turn is why our country is the greatest. The country’s success rides on the back of the hard working people of America. Our citizens are unbelievably amazing as a whole. WE accomplish the most incredible projects. From horse and buggy to spacex grabbing a 60 ton rocket falling from space, all in 120 years. You need to re think what your thinking our freedom and prosperity are counting on it.
Oh Frank….
You forgot that all companies have been regulated by the Equal Employment Opportunity act passed in 1965.
Make up your mind (if you have one) are you for regulations or not?
Not the Federal Government taking this action.
State governments/AGs are not under President Trump’s control.
To Costco…….comply starting today!!
20 states, but no Alaska…
Why didn’t Alaska sign on?
Been to a Costco here in AK…..It’s DEI central.
They want Costco to go to the ‘white privilege” hiring practices.
You know for the amount of DEI that is going around in our country, I don’t see ANY gingers anywhere in positions of importance or service. Where is the diversity? The soulless are people too!
Would it be safe to assume you are a ginger? After all, you use Carrot in your user name.
If so, that’s okay, I’ve known many soulless freaks.
Ah yes, the mythical “white privilege”, when whites (you know, the majority and the backbone of this nation) are routinely and purposely discriminated against nowadays, in favor of every turd-world low-IQ wretch.
White privilege is racist.
bwahahah… “white privilege”
Ahhh…
White privilege. That is suffering just as much injustices as minorities to, but not having the right to complain about it.
Doesn’t matter. People will still go. Prices are going up, especially now that Costco agreed to raise their employees wages.
Liz; since you are painfully unaware of the word and concept of “Relevant” Let me show you…
RELEVANT
adjective
rel·e·vant ˈre-lə-vənt
Synonyms of relevant
1
a: having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
b: affording evidence tending to prove or disprove the matter at issue or under discussion
relevant testimony
c: having social relevance
It’s amazing how certain individuals want to take care of #1 and piss on the nation. The nation that brought them success in the first place.
“Welcome to Costco. I love you.”
(Unless you are white.)
We’ve been boycotting Costco since 2020 insanity and heard it’s only become worse in regards to practices we don’t agree with. Just boycott it people, it isn’t rocket science. We don’t pay more for groceries than anyone does who shops at Costco. Support your other Grocers who aren’t doing this. Pretty easy decision and easy to send a message. We did this with Target in 2020 as well and have missed NOTHING and still spend the same amount on the same stuff. Anyone who says something different is legitimizing the enemy. Yuck.
And why, for the first time since we all opened Costco memberships beginning in 1985, I’m considering closing my Costco membership
20 memberships COSTCO should cancel
Love my Costco membership. Why all the DEI hate? Seems like a good place to work. Lots of people work there, so supports our economy. Are some of you just mad that you applied to work at a Costco store but were not hired? If you are blaming DEI for lack of a job, consider these things: maybe work on passing a drug test or maybe learn to show up to work on time for example. Anyway, burning your Costco card won’t make a difference here in Anchorage or any place else. Costco will prevail and remain standing. Burn away, more crab legs and avocados for me.
“Why all the DEI hate?” Because it’s one of several bloviated issues used by Marxists to sow discontent to help destroy this country. How do I know this? BECAUSE THEY SAID SO.
Saladino; Since you are painfully unaware of how the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) act passed in 1965 states that no employer can hire or fire anyone based on their: Gender, Skin color, sexual orientation or religion.
“Diversity” “forced Equality” and “Inclusion” states that companies can only hire based on: Skin Color, Gender, sexual orientation and Religion
Anyone can blame DEI directly for not getting a job as it blatantly discriminates – mostly against white people. Take all the time in the world to think about your hate for white people you need.
Sal; you have been proven wrong.
Care to apologize?
to the moderator of mrak, A BIT THIN SKINNED ARE WE? 🙂
nope. That’s you, buddy.
This post is only for the kids on the slow bus: (WhidbeytheDog, Saladino, Forkner and all other hippies)
The Equal Employment Opportunity Act (passed in 1965) clearly states that no employer can hire or fire anyone based exsceively on: Race/Skin Color, Gender, Sexual orientation or religion.
“Diversity” “[forced] Equality” “Inclusion states that employers can ONLY hire based on: Race/skin color, Sexual orientation and religion.
Take all the time in the world for you idiots who support DEI to see the blatant discrimination DEI imposes.
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