If the Supreme Court rules against the president in a case, the president is required to do as the ruling says
Democrats91%
Republicans73%
Independents84%
Source: Marquette Law School, Feb. 4, 2026
Chart: Americans Agree
Chart: Americans Agree
Honoring Court Rulings
Marquette Law School, Feb. 4, 2026
Details
| Question | If the Supreme Court rules against the president in a case, does the president have the power to ignore that ruling, or is the president required to do as the ruling says? |
| Response | The president is required to do as the ruling says |
| Poll Main Page | Marquette Law School Supreme Court Poll |
| Interview Period | Jan. 21, 2026 to Jan. 28, 2026 |
| Sample Size | 1,003 |
| Policy Context | When this poll was conducted in February 2026, there had been questions in 2025 about whether the Trump administration would obey all Supreme Court rulings. |
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Position | Dem. | Rep. | Ind. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
If the Supreme Court rules against the president in a case, the president is required to do as the ruling says Marquette University Law School, Nov. 20, 2025 | 92% | 78% | 76% | |
If the Supreme Court rules against the president in a case, the president is required to do as the ruling says Marquette Law School Poll, Jul. 24, 2025 | 86% | 82% | 79% | |
If the Supreme Court rules against the president in a case, the president is required to do as the ruling says Marquette Law School Poll, May 22, 2025 | 93% | 78% | 78% | |
It is unacceptable for a president to refuse to comply with an order from the Supreme Court YouGov, Apr. 25, 2025 | 95% | 57% | 73% |