Richard Merle Switzer (“Switzer”), Mississippi prisoner # 47818, appeals the district court’s denial of his motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction. Switzer alleges that his legal papers were damaged during a shakedown of his unit and argues that he is entitled to injunctive relief prohibiting the damaging of his legal property and retaliation against him by prison officials.

We lack jurisdiction over an appeal from the denial of a temporary restraining order. Faulder v. Johnson, 178 F.3d 741, 742 (5th Cir. 1999). As Switzer has made only speculative allegations that he faces a substantial threat of irreparable harm, the district court did not abuse its discretion by denying his motion for a preliminary injunction. See Holland America Ins. Co. v. Succession of Roy, 777 F.2d 992, 997 (5th Cir. 1985). Accordingly, Switzer’s appeal from the denial of his request for a temporary restraining order is DISMISSED, and the district court’s denial of his motion for a preliminary injunction is AFFIRMED. Switzer’s motion for appointment of counsel is DENIED.