Walmart, DEI and Illinois Attorney General

Attorneys general from 13 states ask Walmart to reconsider DEI
The top prosecutors from 13 states signed the letter addressed to Walmart CEO Doug McMillon. They want to know why Walmart is rolling back its diversity policies and how the company is planning to protect civil rights in the workplace.
Walmart Faces Questions After Rolling Back DEI
Attorneys general from 13 states wrote to Walmart's CEO to raise concerns about the company's decision to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
Illinois AG Raoul questions Walmart on its pullback from DEI policies
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has sent a letter to Walmart, signed by 12 other state’s attorney generals, questioning the company’s pullback from its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.
13 state attorneys general urge Walmart to reconsider rolling back DEI initiatives
Thirteen state attorneys general sent a letter to Walmart President and CEO Doug McMillon asking him to reconsider the company’s rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion measures.
Illinois AG pushes back on Walmart's plans to roll back DEI programs
The retail giant is the latest high-profile company to pull back on diversity initiatives in response to a 2023 Supreme Court decision restricting affirmative action in colleges.
Thirteen states' attorneys general question Walmart's retreat from DEI
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is joining attorneys general from other states to meddle in the internal operations of Walmart policy on diversity, equity and inclusion. Walmart reportedly is rolling back its diversity,
Walmart Under Fire From Investors for Cutting DEI Programs
A group of more than 30 shareholders representing $266 billion in funds has asked Walmart Inc. to explain its business case for retreating on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, describing the decision as “disheartening.
13 attorneys general urge Walmart to reconsider rolling back DEI initiatives
Thirteen attorneys general asked Walmart CEO Doug McMillon in a letter made public this week to reconsider cutting diversity, ...
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Commentary: Assaults on DEI must be met with reaffirming commitments to equity in the workplace
As ideologically driven organizations continue to pressure companies to abandon diversity, equity and inclusion programs, I ...
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Attorney General Kwame Raoul Spearheads Battle to Uphold First-Ever National PFAS Water Standards with 18-State Coalition
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Illinois quick hits: Pawn shop owners charged; Rockford 'hottest' housing market
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Former IDPH head fined $150K, issues statement for ethical violations
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