Supreme Court of the United States

Bessent v. Dellinger

February 21, 2025

Summary

Justice Gorsuch, dissenting, argues that the district court's temporary restraining order effectively functions as a preliminary injunction restraining the President's removal power and that such equitable relief exceeds the historical jurisdiction of courts of equity. He contends that the TRO is not appealable under the ordinary standards and should be vacated and remanded for proper consideration of the limits of traditional equitable remedies.