The Vice-President and Elon musk have both stated the courts have no authority over the president and the executive branch. Here’s a full, detailed version that includes what the Supreme Court and Congress can do to uphold the Constitution — and also clearly lists what the president cannot do under the Constitution:
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The Supreme Court can:
• Interpret the Constitution and federal laws to determine their meaning and legality.
• Declare presidential actions unconstitutional, stopping them from being enforced.
• Strike down laws passed by Congress if they violate the Constitution.
• Issue rulings and injunctions to block illegal actions by the executive branch.
• Hear lawsuits involving government officials, states, or constitutional questions.
• Hold individuals in contempt, including executive officials, for defying court orders.
• Refer enforcement of its rulings to federal authorities like U.S. Marshals, since it doesn’t enforce laws directly.
• Set legal precedents that guide future government actions and clarify the limits of presidential power.
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Congress can:
• Make, change, and repeal laws to address national needs and limit abuse of power.
• Control federal spending, including withholding funds from unconstitutional executive actions.
• Subpoena documents and witnesses during investigations into government misconduct.
• Hold individuals in contempt of Congress for ignoring subpoenas and refer cases to the courts.
• Conduct public investigations and hearings to hold the president accountable.
• Override presidential vetoes with a two-thirds majority in both chambers.
• Impeach the president for “high crimes and misdemeanors”:
• The House of Representatives votes to impeach.
• The Senate holds the trial and can remove the president with a two-thirds vote.
• Approve or reject presidential appointments and treaties (Senate only).
• Propose constitutional amendments to address constitutional issues or executive overreach.
• Establish lower federal courts and define their jurisdiction.