Dozens of technology companies, including giants such as Apple, Google and Uber, are siding with Washington state as it fights President Trump's ban on refugees and travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States. The companies filed briefs late Sunday with a federal appellate court saying the Trump executive order hurts their businesses by making it harder to recruit employees. The companies also said the travel ban would prompt businesses to build operations outside the United States. Washington state is suing Trump, saying the ban harmed residents and effectively mandated discrimination. Trump may see them as suburban teensSuper Bowl LI ads gave fans politics with their pigskinAs Trump's business advisory council meets, CEOs in tricky situation

Source: Los Angeles Times February 06, 2017 09:33 UTC