Depends on the interpretation. An advocate of textualism like the late Anthony Scalia, would argue the letter (vs the spirit) of the law should still be impleme

Depends on the interpretation. An advocate of textualism like the late Anthony Scalia, would argue the letter (vs the spirit) of the law should still be implemented - arguing that it is the duty of the judge to implement, and the duty of the elected congressmen/Senators to legislate the laws.