Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) said “we have to” follow court decisions in the Trump administration’s various legal battles, even as top officials challenge the judicial actions.
On Tuesday, Rounds was asked by MSNBC about the judges who are pushing back on President Trump’s executive orders.
“I think it’s a very, very clear line between the powers that are there, that are appropriate. This president is saying, ‘I believe I have the authority,’” Rounds said. “You find out in a court of law and if they are appropriate, you move forward with them.”
He then was asked if lawmakers will have to follow whatever the court’s decision ultimately is.
“We have to,” Rounds replied. “We will follow the decisions of the court and I don’t think there’s been anybody saying no.”
Dozens of lawsuits have been filed challenging the Trump administration’s actions on immigration, gender and LGBTQ issues and federal employee protections. ….
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