# State Attorneys General

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## Timeline

- **2026-04-15**: Injunction Hearing — Expected date for the first hearing on a preliminary injunction.
- **2026-03-16**: State-Led Trial — States refuse to settle and continue the trial, focusing on structural divestiture.
- **2026-03-15**: Expected Injunction Hearing — Courts are expected to hear arguments for a preliminary stay on tariff collection.
- **2026-03-13**: State Lawsuit — Multiple states file suit to block the federal mandate in district court.
- **2026-03-09**: Federal Settlement — Live Nation reaches a partial settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice.
- **2026-03-05**: Multi-State Lawsuit Filed — 24 states file a joint complaint in federal court to block the tariffs.
- **2026-02-10**: Policy Announcement — Trump administration announces mandatory race data collection for higher education.
- **2026-01-20**: Tariff Mandate Announced — The administration announces a new round of global tariffs on imported goods.
- **2024-05-23**: Antitrust Lawsuit Filed — DOJ and 30+ states file a major lawsuit to break up the company.
- **2023-06-29**: SCOTUS Ruling — Supreme Court effectively ends affirmative action in college admissions.
- **2019**: Decree Extension — Consent decree extended to 2025 following allegations of violations and retaliatory conduct.
- **2010**: Merger Approval — DOJ approves the Live Nation and Ticketmaster merger with a 10-year consent decree.

## Recent coverage (5 stories)

### Eight States Sue to Block Nexstar's $6.2B Acquisition of TEGNA
2026-03-19 09:13:14 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

A coalition of eight states has filed a lawsuit to halt Nexstar Media Group's $6.2 billion acquisition of TEGNA, citing severe antitrust concerns. The legal challenge argues that the merger would stifle local media competition and lead to higher costs for cable and satellite subscribers.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/nexstar-tegna-merger-lawsuit-regulation

### States Lead Charge in Live Nation Antitrust Trial Despite Federal Settlement
2026-03-16 18:03:32 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 4

The antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster has entered a new phase as state attorneys general take the lead in pursuing a full breakup of the company. Despite a potential settlement with federal regulators, dozens of states are pushing for structural divestiture to end alleged monopolistic practices in the live entertainment industry.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/live-nation-ticketmaster-antitrust-trial-states-lead

### States Challenge Federal Mandate on Collegiate Racial Data Collection
2026-03-13 02:34:57 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

A coalition of states has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block a new federal policy requiring higher education institutions to collect and report student race data. The legal challenge contends that the mandate exceeds executive authority and imposes significant administrative and privacy burdens on colleges.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/states-sue-trump-administration-college-race-data

### Judge Urges States to Settle Live Nation Case Following DOJ Antitrust Deal
2026-03-10 23:47:22 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

A federal judge has formally encouraged a coalition of state attorneys general to settle their antitrust claims against Live Nation Entertainment following a deal between the company and the U.S. Department of Justice. Despite the judicial push, state representatives have signaled a firm refusal to settle, maintaining that the federal agreement does not sufficiently address the company's alleged monopolistic practices.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/live-nation-antitrust-states-refuse-settlement

### 24 States Launch Legal Challenge to Block Trump’s Global Tariff Mandate
2026-03-05 23:12:59 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 3

A coalition of 24 states has filed a major lawsuit against the Trump administration, seeking to halt the implementation of newly announced global tariffs. The legal action argues that the executive branch has exceeded its constitutional authority, potentially triggering a significant showdown over trade policy and federalism.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/states-sue-trump-administration-global-tariffs

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