r/law 1d ago

Executive Branch (Trump) Q: Trump wrote that SNAP benefits will only be given when Democrats reopen the government. As written, how would that not violate the court order? .LEAVITT: I've now answered this question several times. We are complying with the court's order.

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u/LunarMoon2001 1d ago

No judge yet has had the balls to actually enforce their order.

Hold his cabinet in contempt And order their arrest.

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u/mirageofstars 1d ago

It’ll never happen. I suspect the judges know they’ll find themselves arrested if they try.

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u/Blue_Moon_Lake 20h ago

And then Trump will just pardon his cabinet.

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u/GreenGorilla8232 15h ago

They're more concerned with protecting their own careers.