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The United States District Court for the District of Arizona denied the Plaintiffs' request for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) in the case of Ron Barber for Congress, et al., v. Ken Bennett, et al. The Plaintiffs sought to restrain the Secretary of State from certifying the results of the general election for Arizona's second congressional district until 133 contested ballots were counted. The Court considered the pleadings and arguments presented and applied the legal standard for a TRO, which requires a clear showing that the movant carries the burden of persuasion. The Plaintiffs claimed that the contested ballots were not counted due to various reasons, including mismatched signatures, unsigned ballots, and voters being directed to the wrong precinct. The Court ultimately denied the TRO, citing the need for a clear showing of likelihood of success on the merits, irreparable harm, and balance of equities in favor of the Plaintiffs.