"California and our sister states are fighting for free and fair markets, not rigged markets. America has no kings in government or our economy."

A group of Democratic states is challenging Trump’s Department of Justice to block Paramount’s takeover.

The deal already cleared federal regulators, but now faces a challenge from a coalition of 12 states.

California and eleven states are suing to block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. They allege the deal would lessen competition in film distribution and cable…