Florida sues Target over DEI

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1. WSVN Miami

   Florida files suit against Target, claiming DEI initiatives ‘misled investors’ - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports ↗ (opens WSVN Miami)

   Published Feb 19, 2025

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   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s new attorney general filed a federal court lawsuit against Target on Thursday, claiming the discount store chain “misled investors” by

2. NBC 6 South Florida

   Florida sues Target, claiming chain's DEI initiatives ‘misled investors' ↗ (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

   Published Feb 19, 2025

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   Florida's new attorney general filed a federal lawsuit against Target, claiming the chain “misled investors” by promoting DEI initiatives.

3. Insider

   Florida takes aim at Target's 2023 Pride collection in a lawsuit over the retailer's DEI initiatives ↗ (opens Insider)

   Published Feb 19, 2025

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   Florida sues Target, claiming board misled investors about the impact of anti-DEI backlash.

4. New York Post

   Target sued by Florida for hiding DEI risks, faults ‘disastrous’ Pride Month campaign ↗ (opens New York Post)

   Published Feb 19, 2025

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   Target was sued on Thursday by the state of Florida for allegedly concealing the risks of its diversity and social initiatives, leading to a backlash among customers that caused its stock price to decline.

5. Forbes

   Florida Sues Target Over Pride Merchandise—As More States Take Legal Action Against DEI ↗ (opens Forbes)

   Published Feb 19, 2025

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   The lawsuit alleges Target defrauded investors by concealing the risks of its Pride merchandise line, which sparked conservative boycotts in 2023.

6. Quartz

   Target is facing another big DEI lawsuit ↗ (opens Quartz)

   Published Feb 20, 2025

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   The lawsuit comes as Target, along with other major corporations such as Walmart, McDonald’s, and Meta, have recently scaled back their DEI initiatives

7. CNN

   Target is getting hit from all sides on DEI ↗ (opens CNN)

   Published Feb 20, 2025

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   Target was sued by Florida and a Trump-aligned legal group for its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)

8. MyNorthwest

   Florida files suit against Target, claiming DEI initiatives 'misled investors' ↗ (opens MyNorthwest)

   Published Feb 20, 2025

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   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's new attorney general filed a federal court lawsuit against Target on Thursday, claiming the discount store chain “misled

9. Minneapolis Star Tribune

   Florida sues Target, claiming DEI initiatives ‘misled investors’ ↗ (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

   Published Feb 20, 2025

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   Florida's new attorney general filed a federal court lawsuit against Target on Thursday, claiming the discount store chain ''misled investors'' by promoting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that prompted a backlash and hurt sales, ultimately costing shareholders.

10. Newsweek

    Florida sues Target over DEI ↗ (opens Newsweek)

    Published Feb 20, 2025

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    The lawsuit is part of a broader trend of conservative activism against businesses using diversity policies in their operations.

11. FOX 35 Orlando

    New Florida Attorney General takes aim at Target over DEI initiatives ↗ (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

    Published Feb 20, 2025

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    Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a class-action lawsuit against Target, alleging the company misled investors about the risks of its 2023 Pride campaign.