Within 30 days, please either notify us that Costco has repealed its DEI policies or explain why Costco has failed to do so. We look forward to your response.”

A group of Republican attorneys general are demanding Costco end all of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies as a plethora of other retailers drop their programs. In a letter

Led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, the Republican officials instructed Costco to let them know within 30 days whether it would get rid of its DEI policies or explain why not. Costco did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Costco has 30 days to notify the states on its decision to repeal its DEI policies or provide the reasoning behind keeping them on board.

The pressure comes after President Trump issued an executive order directing government agency chiefs to dismantle DEI policies at federal agencies.