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DOJ Apologizes After Trump Ads Ran Despite Injunction

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  • U.S. Department of Justice apologized after its U.S. President Donald Trump ads continued running despite a court injunction.
  • Judge Jennifer L. Rochon issued a temporary restraining order blocking the advertisements on Sunday.
  • The ads aired in 193 CBS “60 Minutes” spots and 198 ABC “America’s Funniest Home Videos” spots after the order.
  • DOJ lawyers said they missed the emailed order until Monday, prompting a halt, payment freeze, and $20 million hold.