Several states have joined a Washington lawsuit to prevent President Donald Trump’s updated Muslim ban from going into effect, arguing that it is still as discriminatory as the original.
California, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Oregon have all signed on as plaintiffs in the newest filing.
“Like the First Executive Order, the Second Executive Order will cause severe and immediate harms to the States, including our residents, our colleges and universities, our healthcare providers, and our businesses,” the filing reads, adding, “The Second Executive Order will also cause the States themselves to lose tax revenue and will undermine our sovereign interest in maintaining the separation between church and state, in upholding our non-discrimination policies, and in remaining a welcoming place for immigrants and refugees.”
