Neil M. Gorsuch
Associate Justice•Appointed by Donald Trump•2017
Last updated: February 15, 2025
About
Justice Neil Gorsuch, appointed by President Trump in 2017, is a textualist and originalist who often writes concurrences pushing the Court to go further in limiting government power. He authored the majority opinion in the Grants Pass homelessness case and the FDA vaping regulation case. Gorsuch is known for his libertarian streak, sometimes joining liberal justices on criminal justice and Native American sovereignty issues. His writing style is notably conversational and direct.
Notable Opinions
- City of Grants Pass v. Johnson
- FDA v. Wages and White Lion
Cases Involving Justice Gorsuch
United States v. Skrmetti
23-477Decided
Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services
23-1039Decided
TikTok Inc. v. Garland
24-656Decided
FDA v. Wages and White Lion Investments
23-1038Decided
Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo
22-451Decided
City of Grants Pass v. Johnson
23-175Decided
SEC v. Jarkesy
22-859Decided
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Stats
Opinions Authored34
Dissents10
Concurrences22
Appointed2017
ByDonald Trump
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