SEATTLE -- The attorneys general of 15 states and the District of Columbia are issuing a joint statement condemning as unconstitutional President Donald Trump's ban on travelers from seven predominantly Muslim nations.
The attorneys general say that religious liberty has been a bedrock principle of the country and no president can change that truth.
The states taking part in the joint statement issued Sunday are Washington, California, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Hawaii, Virginia, Oregon, Connecticut, Vermont, Illinois, New Mexico, Iowa, Maine, and Maryland.
The attorneys general say they expect Trump's executive order to be struck down, but in the meantime, they'll work to make sure as few as possible suffer as a result of the order.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson is expected to make a major announcement regarding Trump's executive order Monday, January 30, 2017 at 10 a.m.
Q13 News This Morning will be extended to cover Ferguson's announcement. Watch live on TV, or here:
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Washington AG to make announcement on Trump’s immigration actions
Washington AG to make announcement on Trump's immigration actions