The lawsuit alleges that initiatives designed to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion ultimately amount to unlawful discrimination.

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's Republican Attorney General sued Starbucks Tuesday claiming the company's diversity, equity and inclusion hiring policies discriminate on the basis of race and sex. Starbucks denies the allegations.