ACLU sues Trump admin 'for imprisoning Michael Cohen in retaliation for his plans to publish a book' critical of Donald

The ACLU says it is suing the administration of Donald Trump "for imprisoning Michael Cohen in retaliation for his plans to publish a book" critical of the president.

We're suing the federal government for imprisoning Michael Cohen in retaliation for his plans to publish a book critical of Trump," @ACLU tweeted late Monday night.

We will defend the First Amendment from government censorship - as we have for a century now."

BREAKING: We're suing the federal government for imprisoning Michael Cohen in retaliation for his plans to publish a book critical of Trump.

We will defend the First Amendment from government censorship - as we have for a century now.

- ACLU (@ACLU) July 21, 2020

Habeus petition filed by @ACLU on behalf of @MichaelCohen212 seeking his immediate release to home confinement. https://t.co/6XvlAOK16k

- Steve Herman (@W7VOA) July 21, 2020