Judge halts Nexstar/Tegna merger after FCC let firms exceed TV ownership limit

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A US judge issued a temporary restraining order halting the integration of Nexstar and Tegna following their approved merger.
The order, prompted by DirecTV's lawsuit, aims to prevent potential harm such as reduced competition, newsroom layoffs, and difficulties in divestiture.
Multiple advocacy groups and state attorneys general are also challenging the merger, with concerns over anti-competitive effects and ownership cap violations.

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