"We've already seen that not even the Governor or President can violate a court order."
I think the area (county?) medical examiner can order an autopsy before allowing cremation - a judge cannot overrule this. In light of allegations of abuse, it should be done.
Don't hold your breath though.
Maybe if there were a little more backbone by the Bushes, we would see....why can't they violate a court order...there are three equal branches of government...who is to say that an executive order [for protective custody] to enforce a subpeona by Congress wouldn't trump a local circuit court judge....
Who died and left the judges as lords and rulers over all...well, yes, the rights of the average American....
But it doesn't have to be....either Bush could state that they were upholding the Constitution. Since both are lame ducks, to protect everyone involved, they could issue pardons both at the state and federal level. The judiciary would have no other recourse except to recommend their impeachments. Impeachments would require a super majority, and with the justification of protection would most likely not be attainable.
But I am sure that it wouldn't happen..
God Bless this country, Terri and HER family!!! May the grace of God provide them strength and comfort! And may the judgement of God be granted to those that deserve it!!