A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order halting Paramount's proposed acquisition by Warner Bros. following intervention from a coalition of twelve state attorneys general. Led by California's Attorney General Rob Bonta, the legal challenge seeks to freeze the transaction pending further judicial review. The restraining order represents a significant obstacle to the media consolidation deal, raising questions about regulatory scrutiny and competitive concerns in the entertainment industry.

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