A coalition of 19 Republican state attorneys general has demanded that Costco Wholesale abandon its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, citing accusations of discriminatory practices and legal risk concerns. In a letter to CEO Ron Vachris, they requested a response within 30 days, whether to repeal the policies or to explain their retention. This follows a remarkable shareholder rejection of a risk assessment proposal for Costco's DEI practices, amid a wider trend of companies like Walmart and Target rolling back such initiatives under pressure from conservative activists and recent high-profile court decisions. Costco has defended its policies as beneficial for business.