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Appeals court sets date for hearing over Nexstar-TEGNA injunction
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Fusion42 · 15 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
A federal appeals court has scheduled a hearing for November 17 to argue over a lower court injunction that requires Nexstar and TEGNA to operate separately during an antitrust lawsuit concerning Nexstar’s acquisition of TEGNA. The injunction addresses concerns that the merger violates federal ownership limits on broadcast TV licenses reaching more than 39% of the US audience.
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The restriction on Nexstar operating TEGNA separately signals heightened enforcement of broadcast ownership limits that could reopen the US media market for challengers. You should watch this ruling for new regulatory boundaries that reshape media acquisition strategies.
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