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This bill is a resolution by the Minnesota Legislature urging the President of the United States to respect and comply with judicial rulings, emphasizing the constitutional principle of three co-equal branches of government. The resolution is specifically responding to actions by President Trump, who reportedly challenged court authority by criticizing judges who ruled against him and seeking to have them removed. The bill cites specific examples, such as a Supreme Court case involving Kilmar Ábrego García, where the Trump administration allegedly defied a court order and sought to block a lower court's ruling. The resolution highlights the importance of the Rule of Law, which is fundamental to American democracy, and references a statement by Chief Justice John Roberts rejecting the notion of impeaching judges simply because of disagreement with their decisions. The bill formally requests that the President recognize the Judicial Branch's constitutional authority under Article III and directs the Minnesota Secretary of State to send copies of this memorial to key federal government officials, including the President, congressional leadership, and Minnesota's congressional delegation.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3527&ssn=0&y=2025