On the recordApril 15, 2025
The Constitution does not tolerate willful disobedience of judicial orders—especially by officials of a coordinate branch who have sworn an oath to uphold it.
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James Boasberg
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slate.comThe Constitution does not tolerate willful disobedience of judicial orders—especially by officials of a coordinate branch who have sworn an oath to uphold it.
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The idea that because my written order was pithier it could be disregarded, that’s one heck of a stretch.