Very Very Common Mike Dunford @questauthority.bsky.social

Aside from civil liability, including both money damages and equitable relief.

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Connor Lynch @connorlynch.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 03, 2024 at 17:23 UTC

if you were the president and feeling completely unrestrained: "Yes, you US Marshals who answer to me, the President: I am directing you not to serve any writs that come from that Court." and then so much for civil remedies

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Andy Craig @andycraig.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 03, 2024 at 16:41 UTC

Those also ultimately rely on criminal enforcement against outright defiance. Steve Bannon right now is getting a taste of that. Kim Davis would be another example. The courts can't make you do anything if there isn't, at the end of the road, the prospect of a jail cell with your name on it.

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