All articles tagged with #temporary restraining order
A federal judge in Boston granted a two-week temporary restraining order blocking the USPS from implementing Trump-era mail-voting restrictions, saying states and voting-rights groups are likely to succeed in arguing the rule is unconstitutional and beyond USPS authority; a preliminary injunction hearing is planned for next week as the case moves quickly through the courts, with the DOJ weighing an appeal.
The Tenth Circuit granted the NCAA’s stay in Wisne v. NCAA, keeping most 2022 graduates from a fifth year of eligibility unless they already have temporary restraining orders or injunctions; some players with TROs may return, and the ruling is expected to spark more lawsuits as others seek similar relief before NFL-related roster crunches.
A Kentucky-linked NCAA transfer case resulted in a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction for Missouri star Mark Mitchell, granting a fifth year of eligibility for 2026-27 and an immediate one-week transfer-portal window for the plaintiffs, along with relief related to pro contracts and practices; the ruling follows a Colorado stay and could spur more state lawsuits, with Kentucky likely among Mitchell’s first calls.
A Louisiana judge granted temporary restraining orders to 16 players, including Buccaneers rookie Jack Pyburn and former LSU standout, enabling them to potentially return to college football in 2026 as part of a broader challenge to NCAA eligibility rules; the TRO provides immediate relief but is not a final ruling, and the cases hinge on the NCAA's five-year clock and players who have NFL contracts.
A group of first-year NFL players secured a temporary restraining order allowing them to return to college for another season under the NCAA’s five-year eligibility rule, potentially reshaping rosters as players who don’t land on 53-man rosters may go to practice squads and later join NFL teams. The move comes amid ongoing NIL-related litigation and retroactive eligibility debates, with Ole Miss alumni among the plaintiffs.
A federal court granted a temporary restraining order allowing 16 players, including former LSU edge Jack Pyburn, to return for the 2026-27 college football season with a fifth year of eligibility, potentially enabling NFL-affiliated players to join college rosters if released by NFL teams by Sept. 1. The TRO follows a separate Colorado injunction granting a fifth season to the 2022 class but does not address transfer rules or roster caps under the House settlement. The NCAA argues the Colorado ruling lacks authority to override the House terms, and the case awaits a Tenth Circuit stay ruling; attorneys Ryan Downton and Darren Heitner led the filing.
A Staten Island judge temporarily blocked New York City’s rollout of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax, ordering the city to pause the tax roll and any notices while a lawsuit filed by three homeowners proceeds. The ruling found the notices caused irreparable harm by failing to explain why properties were flagged and warning that exemptions might be needed. The next hearing is set for August 31. The tax targets non-primary residences valued at $5 million+ and certain high-value co-ops/condos; about 17,000 letters were sent and roughly 900,000 NYC properties appeared on the tax roll, including many not subject to the surcharge. Mamdani pledged to vigorously defend the city’s position. This is a developing story and updates will follow.
A federal judge extended the temporary restraining order blocking Paramount’s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery by two weeks, delaying closure to at least Aug. 17 while two preliminary injunction motions are resolved and a new hearing schedule is set; a joint report is due July 24, and Paramount has sought a three‑day evidentiary hearing with the Writers Guild of America allowed to participate.
A federal judge blocked Louisiana’s Act 15 (SB 256) that would have merged the Orleans Parish criminal clerk’s office into the civil clerk’s office, ruling the law unconstitutional and allowing clerk-elect Calvin Duncan to take office as scheduled; the temporary restraining order lasts 14 days while the challenge proceeds, and supporters say the decision protects voters’ will.
A Travis County judge issued a two-week temporary restraining order blocking enforcement of Texas DSHS rules that ban the sale of smokable hemp and alter THC calculations, effectively keeping smokable products on shelves for now while allowing the higher retailer and manufacturer fees to stand. The lawsuit argues the rules exceed the agency’s authority and could force hundreds of businesses to close; a hearing on longer-term relief is set for April 23 at 9 a.m.
At a federal hearing in Western North Carolina, Joe Gibbs Racing sought a temporary restraining order against former competition director Chris Gabehart as he moves to Spire Motorsports, amid an $8 million suit alleging an NDA breach and data transfer. The judge urged both sides to negotiate over the weekend and potential Monday ruling, while forensic review of devices and the exact start date of Gabehart’s Spire role remained key issues.
Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar was granted a 15-day temporary restraining order against the NCAA to pursue an extra year of college football eligibility, with an injunction hearing set to determine the outcome of his bid to continue playing for the Volunteers this fall.
A federal judge in Portland is weighing a temporary restraining order to curb federal agents’ use of force at protests outside a South Waterfront ICE building, after agents deployed tear gas and other munitions over the weekend. The move follows an ACLU of Oregon lawsuit alleging retaliatory violence by DHS officers, with a ruling expected Tuesday after hearings that included calls for ICE to leave the city.
A federal judge denied Minnesota’s request for a temporary restraining order to halt Operation Metro Surge, keeping the large federal enforcement operation in effect. The court found Minnesota and the Twin Cities failed to prove a likelihood of success and noted unsettled precedent. Local officials blasted the decision as harmful and intrusive, while the DOJ labeled the lawsuit frivolous. Minnesota contends the operation violates the 10th Amendment and targets the state, whereas the Trump administration argues the operation enforces federal law amid immigration concerns. The ruling highlights a broader clash over federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis–St. Paul.
A Tuscaloosa judge extended Charles Bediako's temporary restraining order by 10 days, allowing the Alabama center to continue playing while his NCAA eligibility petition is resolved; the hearing was postponed to early February with no new date set, and Alabama has two key games in that window as coach Nate Oats supports the decision.