The War On News

A record of government actions against journalism and fact-based reporting, 1900 to today

Glossary

Temporary restraining order (TRO)

Published 2026-09-22. Last reviewed 2026-09-22. 0 sources.

A short-term court order, made before a full hearing, that stops a party from acting while the court considers a case. The party asking for it must show that it would otherwise suffer immediate harm that could not be repaired.

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