President Donald Trump has stated that he respects the Supreme Court and is committed to complying with its orders, despite facing numerous legal challenges and accusations of defying court orders. In an interview, Trump emphasized his belief in the judicial system and his intention to compete with all courts. The Trump administration has encountered significant legal battles, particularly over the deportation of an alleged MS-13 gang member, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose case has reached the Supreme Court. Despite a unanimous Supreme Court ruling to return Abrego Garcia to the U.S., Trump officials have resisted, leading to accusations of bad faith compliance. Trump has delegated the matter to his legal team, including U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, and has not personally requested El Salvador to return Garcia, relying on his lawyers' interpretation of compliance with the court's decision.

President Trump expressed his respect for the Supreme Court, claiming he would never defy it and highlighted his belief in the judicial system in a recent interview as he approaches his first 100 days in office.

The Trump administration is embroiled in legal disputes over the use of the Alien Enemies Act, a 1798 law, to deport migrants, including Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an alleged MS-13 member deported to El Salvador.

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the administration must return Abrego Garcia to the U.S., but federal judges have accused the administration of willful non-compliance with court orders.

Trump has left the matter of Garcia's deportation and potential return to his legal team, stating that they interpret the Supreme Court's order differently and believe they are in compliance.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi indicated that it is up to El Salvador to decide on Garcia's return, leading to further legal scrutiny and an expedited discovery process ordered by a federal judge in Maryland.

Trump has not directly asked El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele to return Abrego Garcia, citing that his attorneys have not requested him to do so.

The legal battles highlight the administration's broader issues with judicial orders, as Trump continues to defend his executive actions in courtrooms across the country.