U.S. constitutional and judicial norms require government officials to comply with judicial orders, and courts view willful disobedience of judicial orders by officials as inconsistent with the Constitution.
September 17, 1787
high
legal
General principle about the obligation of government officials to obey judicial rulings.
Courts consider the relationships between the federal government and the states, between the military and domestic law enforcement, and between the executive, legislative and judicial branches to be fundamental constitutional principles.
high
constitutional
Describes durable judicial framework for resolving disputes implicating federalism, military involvement, and separation of powers.