US judge suspends Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros
- Posted on July 20, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking Paramount's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros, marking a significant setback for the merger. The decision comes after twelve states, spearheaded by California, filed legal action against the consolidation. The Trump administration's Justice Department had previously greenlit the transaction, but state attorneys general argue the megamerger threatens media competition. California's AG Rob Bonta characterized the judicial ruling as pivotal in preventing the deal from proceeding.
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US judge suspends Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros
Last week, 12 states led by California sued to block the deal in a direct challenge to the Trump administration's Justice Department, which approved the merger last month. On Monday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta hailed the temporary restraining order as 'a critical first win' to 'ensure this megamerger never sees the light of day.'
