State of CA, et al v. Nexstar Media Group Inc. et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:26-cv-00978

Court:

California Eastern

Nature of Suit:

Anti-Trust

Judge:

Troy L. Nunley

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  1. March 30, 2026

    Calif. Judge Puts Nexstar-Tegna Merger On Ice During Review

    A California federal judge has blocked broadcast giants Nexstar and Tegna from combining operations in their $6.2 billion merger while a legal challenge from DirecTV moves forward, saying the satellite TV company showed irreparable harm could occur from the deal.

  2. March 25, 2026

    Nexstar Says No Harm On The Horizon From $6.2B Tegna Deal

    Nexstar and Tegna have come out swinging against a "last-minute, unfounded" attempt by eight states to block the companies from continuing to co-mingle their businesses following their $6.2 billion television station merger after receiving the go-ahead from the Federal Communications Commission.

  3. March 25, 2026

    Colo. AG Says States Must Guard Rule Of Law In Antitrust

    Colorado Attorney General Philip J. Weiser said on Wednesday that state enforcers need to uphold the rule of law when it comes to antitrust enforcement because the U.S. Department of Justice is allowing lobbyists to influence outcomes.

  4. March 20, 2026

    States Want To Halt Nexstar-Tegna Integration For Challenge

    State enforcers asked a California federal court Friday to stop Nexstar Media Group Inc. from integrating with rival broadcast company Tegna Inc., after the companies closed their $6.2 billion merger despite a pair of lawsuits challenging the deal.