The state of Maryland and the District of Columbia plan to sue President Trump on Monday, alleging that he has violated the Constitution by accepting foreign money through his business empire, according to a person familiar with the plans. The attorneys general of Maryland and D.C., both Democrats, have scheduled a news conference for noon ET in Washington. The suit will argue that Maryland the District of Columbia have been harmed by Trump's ongoing ownership of the business. They plan to cite convention centers and other properties in Maryland and the district that compete with the Trump hotel. Related: Trump plan for hotel profits blasted by top DemocratThe suit being filed Monday will ask the court for an injunction blocking Trump from accepting foreign money, the person said.

Source: CNN June 12, 2017 10:58 UTC