injunction

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District Court Chief Judge Troy L. Nunley signaled he was preparing to issue a preliminary injunction that would prevent Nexstar and Tegna from combining operations amid an ongoing legal challenge.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The event's organisers immediately sought an emergency injunction to allow it to go ahead, and a ruling was expected during the day.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The judge’s preliminary injunction applies only to public colleges and universities in the states that sued while the case proceeds through litigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

District Judge Randolph Moss issued an injunction, stating the president cannot use governmental power to retaliate against disfavored expression.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The Supreme Court dismissed the case, however, ruling that Lyons lacked “standing” to seek an injunction against the deadly practice.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander