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injunction

[in-juhngk-shuhn] / ɪnˈdʒʌŋk ʃən /


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The move backfired on Nexstar as a federal judge in Northern California issued a preliminary injunction, ordering Nexstar to halt the Tegna consolidation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

District Court in Birmingham, Ala., issued a preliminary injunction directing the state to re-use the “race blind” maps the court created for the 2024 congressional election.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

But any walkout is likely to be limited, after a South Korean court granted Samsung Electronics an injunction.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

One clear example is that the standard courts use when deciding whether to halt a judge’s order or issue an injunction asks about the public’s interest.

From Slate • May 18, 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




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