An open letter to the U.S. Congress

Ensure Trump Administration compliance with court orders.

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The Trump administration's actions in defying federal court orders are deeply concerning and strike at the core of our democratic system of checks and balances. When a co-equal branch of government willfully disregards legally binding rulings from the federal judiciary, it erodes the rule of law and public trust in our institutions. Federal courts have the authority and duty to serve as a check on unlawful executive actions that violate constitutional rights or overstep statutory bounds. Their orders are not mere suggestions to be followed selectively. Compliance with final court judgments against the government must be compelled to uphold the fundamental principle that no person or entity is above the law. While negotiations may sometimes be necessary for complex injunctions requiring active efforts by agencies, the executive branch cannot indefinitely delay or outright defy clear cut prohibitory orders. The systemic disrespect for judicial authority exhibited by the current administration demands a strong judicial response utilizing all available legal mechanisms, including findings of contempt where appropriate. Unbowed assertions of executive power that flout court rulings cannot be allowed to stand. Our government derives its legitimacy from adherence to democratic processes and constitutional constraints. I urge swift and decisive action to enforce court orders against the Trump administration. Inaction in the face of such defiance would grievously undermine public faith in the rule of law and our legal system's ability to deliver equal justice for all.

▶ Created on February 10, 2025 by Peter

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