U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Rochon of the Southern District of New York issued a temporary restraining order on Sunday evening, mandating that the Trump administration immediately cease the broadcast of taxpayer-funded television advertisements. The ruling, which took effect at 6:45 p.m. ET, prohibits the administration from entering into, renewing, or expanding any agreements related to the development or dissemination of these ads.

The order is set to remain in place for at least 14 days. The legal action stems from concerns regarding the use of public funds for promotional materials ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. While the court has acted to pause the campaign, the administration has not yet issued a formal public response regarding its next legal steps or its intent to appeal the decision. The ruling focuses specifically on the administrative process of authorizing and airing these spots, rather than the content of the advertisements themselves. As this is a temporary measure, the court will likely hold further hearings to determine if a more permanent injunction is warranted.