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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida Attorney General James Usmeyer sent a letter Tuesday accusing Microsoft of discriminatory practices against religious organizations, particularly Christian-based nonprofits.
In his letter, Usmayer challenged the company’s commitment to inclusivity, one of its founding principles, and said it was “applying these anti-discrimination policies in a discriminatory manner.”
“In recent years, nonprofit organizations associated with certain religions have been denied access to Microsoft’s nonprofit discount program. These organizations exist across the United States, including private Christian schools, Christian churches, Christian nonprofits, and faith-based pregnancy resource centers. Many call Florida home,” Usmayer said.
The attorney general accused the company of violating Florida civil rights law by “ostensibly exempting religiously affiliated organizations from nonprofit programs” and exempting them from endorsement requirements.
WFLA reached out to Microsoft for a response, and a company spokesperson issued the following statement:
“We are in contact with the Florida Attorney General’s Office and are working to resolve questions regarding Microsoft’s nonprofit discount program. Microsoft takes these issues seriously and does not engage in religious discrimination in this or any other program.”
