Chief Judge Boasberg Rules Constitution Prohibits Willful Disobedience of Judicial Orders by Officials Including President

Chief Judge James Boasberg of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a ruling emphasizing that the Constitution does not permit willful disobedience of judicial orders. In his order, Boasberg highlighted that this principle applies especially to officials within coordinate branches of government who have sworn an oath to uphold the Constitution. The judge underscored that allowing such officials to disregard court judgments would undermine the rule of law and the constitutional order. This stance was reiterated by various public officials, including Representative Liccardo and Senator Peter Welch, affirming that court orders must be obeyed by all, including the President of the United States.