Nexstar argues hold separate exceeds scope of DirecTV's alleged injury
( May 21, 2026, 14:00 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: In its opening brief in federal appeals court, Nexstar argues that the hold separate order pausing its integration with Tegna "far exceeds" the scope of DirecTV's alleged injury and that the coalition of US states are not entitled to preliminary injunctive relief due to a lack of standing. The company says that the current hold-separate order is more burdensome than necessary and should be limited to the former Tegna stations in the overlapping designated market areas.See document attached....
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