> I'd assume there would be personal sanctions, liability and likely criminal charges against any individuals involved in defying that decision. The president

> I'd assume there would be personal sanctions, liability and likely criminal charges against any individuals involved in defying that decision. The president would almost certainly not want to take responsibility for the resulting economic implosion, and would order the executive to ignore the court ruling. Then it comes down to a mix of loyalties and individuals' beliefs around what would cause the least damage. It's far more likely that a ruling like that would be the end of the court's power.