This resolution affirms the fundamental obligation of the President of the United States to comply with judicial court orders. It highlights a series of recent federal court decisions in early 2025, including temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions, issued against President Donald J. Trump and his administration. These orders addressed actions such as attempts to deny citizenship to individuals born in the United States, pause federal funding, and grant unauthorized access to Treasury Department records. The resolution also notes public statements by the President and Vice President that questioned judicial authority and suggested non-compliance with these rulings. Citing established legal precedents like *Marbury v. Madison*, the resolution underscores the judiciary's role in interpreting the law and the constitutional requirement for all persons, including the President, to abide by court orders. It asserts that defying court orders jeopardizes the rule of law and the separation of powers. Therefore, the House of Representatives calls on President Trump and his administration to immediately comply with all existing and future court decisions, affirming the judiciary's authority to use all available tools to enforce its orders .
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Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Affirming the obligation of the President of the United States to comply with court orders.
USA119th CongressHRES-188| House
| Updated: 3/4/2025
This resolution affirms the fundamental obligation of the President of the United States to comply with judicial court orders. It highlights a series of recent federal court decisions in early 2025, including temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions, issued against President Donald J. Trump and his administration. These orders addressed actions such as attempts to deny citizenship to individuals born in the United States, pause federal funding, and grant unauthorized access to Treasury Department records. The resolution also notes public statements by the President and Vice President that questioned judicial authority and suggested non-compliance with these rulings. Citing established legal precedents like *Marbury v. Madison*, the resolution underscores the judiciary's role in interpreting the law and the constitutional requirement for all persons, including the President, to abide by court orders. It asserts that defying court orders jeopardizes the rule of law and the separation of powers. Therefore, the House of Representatives calls on President Trump and his administration to immediately comply with all existing and future court decisions, affirming the judiciary's authority to use all available tools to enforce its orders .