Schneiderman Sues Trump Administration Over Travel Ban

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has filed a motion to join a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump's immigration Executive Order.

Schneiderman says he's bringing the action to protect the rights of New York residents; the economic welfare, health, and well-being of its citizenry; and the interests of New York's employers, hospitals, and educational institutions.

The suit argues Trump is intending to discriminate against Muslims and that goes against the First Amendment.

"Our proposed complaint describes how President Trump's executive order is not only unconstitutional and fundamentally un-American, but also how it does profound harm to our families, our economy, and our educational and health care institutions," said Schneiderman. "President Trump's intent to discriminate against Muslims is clear. We will continue to use every tool at our disposal to fight this discriminatory ban and protect all those caught in the crossfire of its chaotic implementation."

The motion was filed today in U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of New York.

Trump issued a temporary travel ban from seven predominantly Muslim countries.