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The U.S. Supreme Court is widely considered to have the final word in interpreting the Constitution. Some presidents, though (such as Jefferson and Lincoln) believed that it has the final word in the judicial branch, but that the president as head of the executive branch is not necessary bound to comply with its rulings.
How do you see it?
I never thought of it that way. I assumed (and still do) that the Supreme Court is as they say “the law of the land.”
I don’t think I realized that. I thought going against the SCOTUS was a big no no.
Presidents almost always defer to SCOTUS, but not always. Thomas Jefferson was defiant, as an example.