As discussions escalate over presidential compliance with judicial rulings, questions arise about who is responsible for enforcing court orders against a president unwilling to abide by the law. Recent commentary suggests that the judicial branch may be limited in its ability to intervene effectively in cases involving executive defiance. Retired federal judges express concern over the implications of a president disregarding court commands, highlighting the potential consequences of non-compliance, including the possibility of imprisonment. This situation calls into question the mechanisms available for upholding judicial authority when faced with executive non-cooperation.