Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s office has issued a formal Sunshine Law request to the City of Columbia as part of a broader investigation into decision-making in city programs, hiring and funding.
Bailey’s office says the move marks a significant step in his ongoing work to ensure that all Missourians are treated equally under the law.
“We will not allow government at any level to implement systemically racist policies under the false banner of ‘equity,’ a term which city officials have been hesitant to agree upon,” Bailey said. “Our laws are clear: race-based quotas in public policy are illegal and unconstitutional.”
The AG’s office has received multiple reports from Columbia residents alleging discrimination in city programs. If verified, these reports may represent violations of both state and federal law.
Bailey’s office submitted a formal request July1 for public records and electronic communications containing terms such as “racial equity toolkit,” “racial equity lens,” and “equity” from key city officials. The request spans from March 1 to the present.
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