The Possibility of an "Constitutional Crisis"

Just about an hour ago, we learned that Trump signed an executive order for Linda McMahon to start dismantling the Department of Education, stating the goal to "eliminate" it.

Many states - like ours, of Kentucky - have said they cannot handle the workload that would be coming their way and that they would actually need more funding and manpower to do it.

Constitutionally, he cannot do so without the approval of Congress - but his stance appears to be now ready to defy the judicial branch?

Because Trump has already defied federal court order on deportation, this week.

So what I went looking for today, and had difficulty finding, is how the judicial branch enforces their decisions - what do they do if either the executive branch (President) or the legislative branch (Congress) defies it?

Apparently, based on a somewhat brief search, very little?

Neither the judicial branch nor Congress are in charge of military, nor do they have any direct police force to enforce rulings - both rely on the executive branch for military action and policing.

(Although states can call up military, i.e., the national guard, at a state level).  

Technically, U.S. Marshals answer to the judicial branch, but considering the only violation the judicial branch has is contempt of court, the punishment at that level is only fines and/or disbarrment for attorneys - not sure what U.S. Marshall is going to go get somebody for that outcome?

Congress has the right to impeach and convict the president, but no way to actually enforce that - and will they, considering they're GOP majority?

Thus, if Trump defies court orders and constitutional law - which he has, is, and will continue to do - that puts us in what's called a "constitutional crisis" - meaning our constitution did not include/wasn't prepared for any single branch to defy court order or constitution - and we have no actionable way to deal with it in place.

Thus far, we have relied on leaders who swore an oath to uphold the constitution and no one has defied it.

In other words, if he continues to defy court ruling, court order and  our constitution, then we have no way to recourse as we have no way to enforce it, as the judicial and legislative branches rely on the executive branch for policing - thus, it would be the beginning of the end of our constitution. 

Also, if the POTUS ignores court order and federal law, what is to keep everyday people from following suit, defying not just federal law, but any law?

"Oh, Trump is defying federal laws, what a rebel - so will I! I'm going to ..."


"... Not pay taxes anymore, either business or personal."


" ... not follow safety and quality standards when I pilot or repair my jet plane."


"... not follow federal safety standards to keep my employees safe. If they are maimed, injured, or die, I'll just replace them, plus I won't cover medical or funeral expenses."


" ... not follow federal quality and safety standards while building these cars on the assembly line."


" ... dump my garbage in the local water supply."


"... kill whatever animals I feel like, whenever I feel like, federally protected endangered class or my neighbor's pets, my choice."


"... Drive 100 miles an hour down this interstate."


"... not stop at this, or any, stop sign or stop light."


"... Drive drunk."

"Woo hoo, go exploiting constitutional weakness and loopholes for selfish gain!  Go anarchy!"

Okay, y'all do that - maybe we'll start ignoring your anti-DEI mandates, your abortion rulings and forced Christianity in public schools, then?  😉

All ye who call yourselves "patriots" that voted for this?

Please stop - you're not patriots, you LOVE a king/dictator rather than our constitutional democratic republic ! 😂

Once again, if you're not feeling it yet, you will soon - most people have no idea how many businesses, both public and private, rely on government funding to run.