The Philippine Supreme Court has rejected Senator Ronald dela Rosa's attempt to obtain a temporary restraining order (TRO) against a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his alleged involvement in crimes against humanity during the Duterte administration's anti-drug campaign. In a 9-5-1 ruling, the court found that Dela Rosa's claims of threats to his constitutional rights were 'more imagined than real' and failed to demonstrate an urgent need for protection. The court emphasized that a TRO can only be granted in cases of clear and immediate harm, which Dela Rosa did not prove. Associate Justice Benjamin Caguioa expressed strong disapproval of the notion that the court should protect officials accused of serious crimes, warning against becoming a 'politically convenient doormat.' This ruling heightens the pressure on Dela Rosa, whose whereabouts are currently unclear as speculation grows about the enforcement of the ICC warrant.