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AG Jackson Wins Court Order Freezing Nexstar-Tegna $6.2B Merger

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson secured a federal preliminary injunction freezing Nexstar's $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna. Eight state attorneys general filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against the merger on March 18, 2026. The order requires Nexstar and Tegna to operate as completely separate entities with separate management and separate newsrooms while litigation proceeds.

Gomez on Nexstar-Tegna Court Ruling

FCC Commissioner Gomez issued a statement responding to a court ruling involving the Nexstar-Tegna transaction. The document provides the Commissioner's media relations contact and links to the full statement in multiple formats. No specific regulatory obligations or deadlines are contained in this news release.

Court Halts Nexstar/TEGNA Merger in Antitrust Challenge

California Attorney General Rob Bonta secured a preliminary injunction from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California halting the Nexstar/Tegna merger. A coalition of eight attorneys general challenged the $6.2 billion deal that would have created the largest broadcast station group covering 80% of U.S. television households. The court ordered the broadcasting titans to stop merging while litigation proceeds.

NC AG Sues to Block TV Merger, Citing Higher Prices and Reduced News

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson has filed a lawsuit to block the proposed $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna by Nexstar. The lawsuit alleges the merger would lead to higher cable and satellite bills for millions of North Carolina families and gut local newsrooms. The AG's office argues the deal violates antitrust laws by consolidating too much control over local television stations.

CT AG Joins 8 States to Block Nexstar-TEGNA Merger

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, joined by eight other state attorneys general, has filed an emergency motion to stop the merger between Nexstar Media Group and TEGNA Inc. The merger, which received regulatory approval from the FCC and DOJ, is expected to create the largest broadcast station group in the US, potentially leading to job cuts and increased consumer costs.

AG Bonta Files Emergency Motion to Stop Nexstar/Tegna Merger

California Attorney General Bonta, leading a coalition of eight attorneys general, filed an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order to block the merger of Nexstar Media Group and Tegna Inc. The lawsuit alleges the merger would create the largest broadcast station group in the U.S., reduce competition, increase costs for consumers, and lead to job losses.

Colorado AG Blocks Nexstar/Tegna Merger

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser filed an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order to block the proposed merger between Nexstar Media Group and Tegna Inc. The lawsuit alleges the multibillion-dollar deal would create the largest broadcast station group in the U.S., harm local news, increase consumer costs, and reduce jobs.

AG Tong Sues to Block $6.2B Nexstar/Tegna Merger

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, joined by eight other state attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit to block the $6.2 billion merger between Nexstar Media Group and TEGNA Inc. The lawsuit alleges the merger would substantially lessen competition, harm consumers through increased prices, and weaken local journalism. The action seeks to prevent the creation of the largest broadcast station group in the U.S.

AG Bonta Sues to Block Nexstar/Tegna Broadcasting Merger

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, joined by eight other state attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit to block the $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna Inc. by Nexstar Media Group, Inc. The lawsuit alleges the merger would substantially lessen competition, harm consumers through increased prices, and negatively impact local news delivery.

FCC Approves Nexstar-TEGNA TV Deal with Conditions

The FCC has approved the proposed acquisition of TEGNA Inc. by Nexstar Media Inc., subject to conditions committed to by Nexstar. This decision aims to advance the FCC's media policy objectives concerning localism, diversity, and competition within the broadcast television sector. The approval is detailed in a Memorandum Opinion and Order.

Colorado AG Sues to Block Nexstar/Tegna Broadcast Merger

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, joined by seven other state AGs, has filed a lawsuit to block the $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna Inc. by Nexstar Media Group, Inc. The lawsuit alleges the merger substantially lessens competition and tends to create a monopoly, violating the Clayton Act and an FCC rule.

Gomez Statement on TEGNA Transfer to Nexstar Media

FCC Commissioner Gomez issued a dissenting statement regarding the transfer of control of TEGNA Inc. to Nexstar Media Inc. The statement outlines the Commissioner's specific concerns and reasons for not approving the transaction.

NY AG Sues to Stop Nexstar-Tegna Merger

New York Attorney General Letitia James, joined by seven other state AGs, has filed a lawsuit to block the proposed merger between Nexstar Media Group and Tegna, Inc. The lawsuit alleges the merger would illegally limit competition in local television markets, potentially leading to higher costs for consumers and a degradation of local news quality.

Oregon AG Sues to Block $6.2B Nexstar-Tegna Merger

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, joined by eight other state attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit to block the proposed $6.2 billion merger between Nexstar Media Group and Tegna Inc. The lawsuit alleges the merger would substantially lessen competition, harm consumers through increased prices, and negatively impact local news delivery and jobs.

McCleary v. Nexstar Media Group - Defamation Appeal

The Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals affirmed a trial court's denial of Nexstar Media Group's motion to dismiss a defamation lawsuit. Nexstar mistakenly used a plaintiff's photograph in a news segment, and the court found the plaintiff met the threshold for fault required by the Oklahoma Citizen's Participation Act.