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Apple Inc. is considering taking legal action against an executive order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump that halted entry by persons from seven predominantly Muslim countries, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook as saying.

America’s largest corporation will continue to press the White House to reverse the order, Cook told the newspaper in an interview after decrying Trump’s move over the weekend in an internal memo. He joins other high-profile Silicon Valley executives including Alphabet Inc.’s Sergey Brin in protesting the order, which threatens to stem the flow of immigrant talent the industry relies on.

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Cook didn’t elaborate on his legal options in the interview, saying only “we want to be constructive and productive.” Apple representatives didn’t respond to phone calls seeking comment after normal business hours.

“More than any country in the world, this country is strong because of our immigrant background and our capacity and ability as people to welcome people from all kinds of backgrounds. That’s what makes us special,” Cook told the Journal. “We ought to pause and really think deeply through that.”