The article highlights concerns regarding the rule of law in the context of President Trump's second term, emphasizing a collective response from legal professionals. Over 500 law school educators and judges signed a letter urging the president and government officials to respect judicial decisions. The letter notes the historical adherence to court orders by past presidents, contrasting it with alarming behaviors from the Trump administration that suggest a willingness to defy judicial authority. The legal community calls for checks on presidential power and the enforcement of the Constitution by the courts.
Presidents from the early days of our Republic have pushed the boundaries of their authority. But virtually without exception, presidents have abided by court orders, even ones with which they strongly disagree.
There are disturbing signs that the administration of President Trump will defy court orders. On several occasions, the administration has proclaimed that the President is not required to comply with court decisions.
We call on the President and all in the executive branch to abide by court orders. We urge Congress to play its role under the Constitution in checking abuses of presidential power.
And we ask that the courts play their fundamental role in enforcing the Constitution of the United States.
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