The Walt Disney Corporation has been hit with a federal civil rights complaint alleging that the company’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies are unlawful and discriminate against white males, Christians and Jews.
America First Legal filed the complaint against Disney on Wednesday. The group, which was founded by former Trump adviser Stephen Miller, cited publicly available documents that demonstrate how Disney executives have made DEI a central part of their hiring criteria.
“It is sad and tragic that a company whose name was once synonymous with wholesome and charming childhood fantasies is now dedicated to spreading divisive bigotry. We urge Disney to cease and desist its unlawful and destructive conduct at once,” Miller said.
America First Legal has alleged that Disney has effectively mandated race-based hiring quotas in violation of employment law. In some cases, Disney has publicly listed specific percentages when it comes to hiring for its productions.
In one example, Disney mandates that 50 percent of its TV series directors must come from “underrepresented groups.”