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Constitutional scholars warn of 'limited options' if Trump defies courts: 'More force at his disposal’

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At least nine federal judges have halted aspects of President Donald Trump 's early-term blitz of executive actions.

Some constitutional law experts warn of 'limited options' if Trump defies federal judges' orders to limit the scope of his actions.

Still, enforcement of court orders “fall to the Justice Department — which answers to Trump ” Still, the administration insists Trump has the law on his side.