Attorneys general in several Republican-led states warned Target that “pride” displays and
LGBT items at stores could create legal issues for the retail giant, running afoul of child-protection laws in some jurisdictions. Led by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, seven attorneys general wrote that the store’s “June Pride” collection could be “potentially harmful to minors” and said that the economic interests of shareholders could suffer due to ensuing boycotts. Target Corp.’s shares dropped since mid-May.
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