April 05, 2019 10:54 AM

ALBANY, N.Y. (WHEC) – New York Attorney General Tish James joined a coalition of 20 states who filed a motion to block President Trump Administration’s attempt to divert $1.6 billion in federal funds to build a border wall along the Mexico-U.S. border.

The coalition, led by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, called the move illegal.