America First Legal (AFL) accused Disney of discrimination in a complaint filed Wednesday with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

The AFL alleged that Disney violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin or religion, by implying that it used such factors in hiring decisions. according to Go to press release.According to the suit, Disney's “inclusion standards” include quotas such as requiring a certain percentage of staff to be from “underrepresented groups.” letter To read.

In a letter to the Los Angeles EEOC office, the AFL said: “Disney acknowledges that it knowingly and intentionally uses race, color, gender, and national origin as motivating factors in its employment practices. I affirm that.”

According to a press release, the legal group claims that Disney “intentionally discriminates against white American men, Christians, and Jews.” (Related: 'My parents loved it': Blame Republican Rep. DeSantis for criticizing fight with Disney)

/1🚨BREAKING — AFL has filed a formal complaint with the EEOC following the disclosure of damning internal documents. @Disney It alleges that illegal discrimination based on race and gender is widespread.

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— America First Legal (@America1stLegal) February 14, 2024

“Disney appears to be engaging in widespread, pervasive and unlawful racial and sex discrimination in violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,” AFL President Stephen Miller said in a statement. “Therefore, we have filed a formal complaint with the EEOC alleging that Disney engages in illegal conduct.”

“It's sad and tragic that a company whose name was once synonymous with wholesome and charming childhood fantasies is now dedicated to promoting divisive bigotry,” Miller continued. We urge Disney to immediately cease and desist from this illegal and destructive behavior. ”

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