Electrical – Short circuit parallel to current source

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So, I have to find the initial conditions for the following circuit with a switch. For \$t<0\$, the switch is closed, so we draw the inductor as a short circuit and the conductor as an open circuit. I have to find the voltage drop across the conductor, which would be equal to the voltage drop across the \$R_2\$ rezistor, as well as the current through the inductor.

Here comes the problem, since the current source \$J_2\$ is short circuited, how would I go about solving this? From what I know, the source wouldn't be eliminated and the current flowing through the short circuit would be equal to the source, \$i_L(0-) = 4 A\$. However, I'm not sure how I could go about finding the current flowing through the \$R_2\$ rezistor, as the current source parallel to the short circuit is confusing me.

Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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Each resistor will have 1A current flow.