The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block Paramount’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing that the multibillion-dollar merger would reduce competition in Hollywood, lower wages for writers and lead to fewer film and television projects.

Twelve states challenged Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery on Monday, filing a lawsuit that argues the $81 billion mega merger would “extinguish competition” in…

A coalition of states has sued to block the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros., though the Department of Justice approved the deal last month.