[A. Patriot]

Probably not. If the Judge gave one order to the cops and the Governor gave a counter order, the cops would stand down.

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Remember, the Highway Patrol is a part of the Executive branch of state government. The head of this agency is usually appointed by the governor.

I think that they would follow the Governor's orders. To do otherwise could result in charges of not following orders from their superiors.

[Enterprise]

That's generally my take. The cops are not part of the judicial branch, and are ultimately answerable to the Governor. In a test of wills, the cops would defer to the Governor.

[tomahawk]

The Governor controls the state police, not a judge.