(AP) – The Missouri NAACP is issuing an advisory telling
travelers to be careful while in the state because of a danger that civil rights
won’t be respected.The advisory cites a bill passed by lawmakers and awaiting action by Governor Eric
Greitens that would make it more difficult to sue for housing or employment
discrimination.
travelers to be careful while in the state because of a danger that civil rights
won’t be respected.The advisory cites a bill passed by lawmakers and awaiting action by Governor Eric
Greitens that would make it more difficult to sue for housing or employment
discrimination.
State chapter President Rod Chapel said Monday that the organization is
considering a full boycott of the state. The NAACP in February launched an
economic boycott in North Carolina.
The Missouri advisory also cites other issues, including a recent attorney
general’s report that shows black Missouri drivers last year were 75 percent
more likely to be stopped than whites.
Greitens has not yet said whether he’ll sign the discrimination bill. A
spokesman didn’t immediately comment Monday.
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