Injunction application
Phillip Leiser v. Cleo Powell
No. 25A1450 · Presented to The Chief Justice · From United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Has the Supreme Court ruled on Phillip Leiser v. Cleo Powell?
DeniedYes. The Supreme Court ruled on August 17, 2026: denied. Emergency rulings are temporary and do not decide the underlying case.
What did the Court do?
Application (25A1450) denied by the Court.
Docket timeline
June 22, 2026
Application (25A1450) for an injunction pending appeal, submitted to The Chief Justice.
July 1, 2026
Application (25A1450) denied by The Chief Justice.
July 10, 2026
Application (25A1450) refiled and submitted to Justice Gorsuch.
August 17, 2026
Application (25A1450) denied by the Court.
August 17, 2026
Application (25A1450) referred to the Court.
Grounding
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Checked August 17, 2026