7 Republican AGs threaten Target over Pride merchandise

LGBTQ+ leaders voice concerns as Target pulls some Pride merch following threats

MINNEAPOLIS – Seven Republican attorneys general sent words of warning to Minnesota-based Target about their Pride merchandise.

The retailer drew the ire of conservatives with their children's clothing items during Pride month.

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In a new letter, those AGs claim the clothes may violate their state's "child protection laws." It didn't make clear what they want to company to do.  

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Target had pulled some of the clothing line after they say their workers were threatened last month. They didn't respond to WCCO News' request for comment.

NOTE: The attached video is from May 24, 2023.

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