Will Donald Trump defy the US supreme court? | Steven Greenhouse
Briefly

The article discusses the precarious position of the US Supreme Court under President Trump's administration. It highlights the court's fears of appearing weak, either by complying with Trump's actions or by failing to assert its authority against him. Legal experts criticize the court for not taking a stronger stand against Trump's perceived offenses, which include defying court rulings. The piece underscores the tension within the court's conservative majority, which has often chosen rulings favorable to Trump over principled stances against potential violations of law and the Constitution.
Many legal experts criticize the court for not standing up more to Trump, even though he has brazenly attacked the court and many lower-court judges.
The court's conservative supermajority seems to be following the path of issuing pro-Trump rulings to avoid inciting his ire and defiance.
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