The lawsuit from Republican Andrew Bailey alleges that Starbucks setting goals for the representation of people of color and women in its workforce and leadership amounts to illegal discrimination.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has initiated legal action against Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ:SBUX), alleging the company breached both federal and state anti-discrimination laws. The lawsuit asserts that Starbucks employs hiring methods influenced by race and gender,

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a lawsuit against Starbucks. The lawsuit alleges Starbucks enforces race-and-sex-based hiring practices, unlawfully segregates employees, and provides exclusive training and employment benefits to select groups in violation of anti-discrimination laws.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed against Starbucks, claiming the international coffee chain has violated federal and state anti-discrimination laws.

Bailey alleges in the lawsuit filed Tuesday the policies, specifically "race-and-sex-based hiring practices," have led to unqualified workers being hired and that customer service has been slower and prices have increased, according to CBS News. Starbucks said in a response to the suit that its hiring practices were both fair and inclusive.

Andrew Bailey's suit comes amid a sweeping crackdown from the Trump administration on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts both in government entities and private sector businesses.

The lawsuit alleges that Starbucks enforces race and sex-based hiring practices and illegally segregates employees.

A lawsuit filed by Missouri’s Republican attorney general claims Starbucks is unlawfully using diversity, equity and inclusion hiring practices that ultimately discriminate against its employees. In the lawsuit filed Tuesday in federal court,

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a lawsuit against Starbucks on Tuesday, alleging the company utilizes illegal "race-based hiring practices."