Judge David Alan Ezra said he issued his order because the U.S. Justice Department will likely win its lawsuit against Gov. Abbott "on its merits."

<p>Judge David Alan Ezra said he issued his order because the U.S. Justice Department will likely win its lawsuit against Gov. Abbott "on its merits."</p>

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