Florida AG cites shareholder responsibility in stark warning to companies investing in DEI: ‘We are watching’

Published April 16, 2025 3:15pm ET



Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier warned companies operating in the Sunshine State that “some free speech rights” won’t protect them from lawsuits if they support diversity, equity, and inclusion or environmental, social, and governance initiatives.

Uthmeier argued during a Fox News Digital interview that many DEI and ESG policies are discriminatory, fail to reflect equal justice under the law, and violate Florida’s civil rights code.

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