# Department of Justice (Trump Administration)

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-20**: Temporary restraining order granted — U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín issues a 14-day TRO pausing the merger, effectively blocking it from closing by the end of the week as planned.
- **2026-07-13**: State attorneys general file antitrust lawsuit — A coalition of twelve Democratic state AGs, led by California, files a suit in federal court alleging the Paramount-WBD merger would reduce competition.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 14-day TRO blocks $111B Paramount-WBD merger: States score early win
2026-07-21 01:38:04 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 6

A federal judge’s temporary restraining order against the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger underscores the pivotal role of state attorneys general in antitrust enforcement, even after the DOJ approved the deal. The ruling signals a tough road ahead for the $111 billion combination amid claims of reduced competition in media.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/court-freezes-111b-paramount-wbd-merger

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