Florida's Attorney General accuses Microsoft of religious discrimination

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter accusing Microsoft of discriminatory practices against religious groups on Tuesday, particularly against Christian-based nonprofit organizations.

In the letter, Uthmeier challenges the company’s stance on inclusivity, one of its founding principles, stating that it “applies these anti-discrimination policies in a discriminatory manner.”

“Over the last few years, certain religiously affiliated nonprofits have been denied access to Microsoft’s nonprofit discount program. These organizations—including private Christian schools, Christian churches, Christian nonprofits, and faith-based pregnancy resource centers—are present throughout the United States. Many call Florida home,” Uthmeier said.

The attorney general accused the company of “ostensibly exempting religiously affiliated organizations from its nonprofit program,” making them ineligible for the endorsement requirement and violating Florida’s Civil Rights Act.

WFLA reached out to Microsoft for a response, and a company spokesperson issued the following statement:

“We have been in touch with the Florida Attorney General’s office and are working to clear up any questions related to Microsoft’s nonprofit discount program. Microsoft takes these issues seriously and does not engage in religious discrimination in this or any of our other programs.”