A resolution affirming the rule of law and the legitimacy of judicial review.

Key Points

• Sen. Durbin and a group of Democratic senators introduced a resolution to remind the government that the executive branch must follow federal court decisions. This move comes after Vance and other officials suggested the administration might ignore certain court orders.
• The resolution points to a famous 1803 Supreme Court case that established "judicial review." This principle gives federal courts the power to decide if a law or an action by the government violates the Constitution.
• The senators warn that if the executive branch ignores the courts, it would lead to a "constitutional crisis." They argue that the Constitution requires the administration to follow all federal court rulings to keep the government's power in check.
• Because this is a "simple resolution," it does not create a new law or require a signature. Instead, it serves as a formal statement from the Senate about the importance of the rule of law and the independence of the courts.

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