# US Department of Justice

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-13**: State Lawsuit Filed — A coalition of 12 states, led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, files a federal lawsuit to block the merger, alleging it would substantially lessen competition.
- **2026-Q3**: Expected Closing Date — Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery had planned to close the transaction in the third quarter of 2026, now uncertain due to the litigation.
- **2026-06-15**: AP-NORC AAPI Survey Released — Survey shows 64% of AAPI adults believe the US used to be a great place for immigrants but is no longer, and 41% carry proof of immigration status.
- **2026-06-11**: DOJ Files Denaturalization Lawsuits — The US Department of Justice files civil denaturalization lawsuits against 17 individuals accused of obtaining citizenship through fraud, including a Chinese-born resident in Georgia.
- **2026-06**: Federal Clearance — The Trump administration announces it will not challenge the merger; the DOJ releases a lengthy statement explaining its decision not to intervene.
- **2026-04**: Shareholder Approval — Paramount shareholders vote to approve the $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### 12 States Sue to Block $81B Paramount-Warner Merger, Citing Antitrust Threat
2026-07-15 23:49:42 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 8

A coalition of 12 states led by California's AG has filed an antitrust lawsuit to stop the $81 billion Paramount-Warner merger, arguing the combination of two of the last five legacy studios would extinguish competition and harm consumers. The suit tests state enforcement power against a deal cleared by the Trump administration.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/12-states-sue-paramount-warner-merger-antitrust

### 64% of AAPI say US no longer immigrant haven as DOJ sues to strip citizenship
2026-06-22 02:15:12 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

The AP-NORC survey reveals deep legal anxiety among AAPI adults, driven by denaturalization lawsuits, pending birthright citizenship ruling, and aggressive ICE enforcement. The 14th Amendment's future and due process concerns are central to this erosion of confidence.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/aapi-survey-legal-immigration-faith-fading

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