Alan Wilson joins 20-state brief backing Missouri lawsuit against Starbucks

5 articles · Updated · WACH.com · Apr 30

The filing in the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit argues states can sue companies on behalf of residents over alleged race-based hiring discrimination.
Missouri alleges Starbucks used hiring quotas favouring people of colour, while Wilson said employment decisions should be based on merit rather than race.
Attorneys general from 19 other states joined the brief, which cites US Supreme Court precedent recognising states' authority to act to prevent harm to citizens.

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