Jackson's comments on the case are known from a letter to John Coffee: "...the decision of the Supreme Court has fell still born, and they find that they cannot coerce Georgia to yield to its mandate," indicating that the Supreme Court could rule however they wanted to, but that they couldn't force anyone to obey them.
In response to the Supreme Court's ruling in Worcester v Georgia that Georgia had no right to interfere with the Cherokee, President Jackson disregarded the decision and removal of the Cherokee proceeded as planned.
Jacksons response: "John Marshall has made his decision, now let him enforce it."
President Jackson did not enforce the ruling.
Jackson took no action to make Georgia follow the ruling. By not enforcing the courts decision , Jackson violated his presidential oath to uphold the laws of the land.
Jackson took no action to make Georgia follow the ruling. By not enforcing the courts decision , Jackson violated his presidential oath to uphold the laws of the land.
Jackson supported Georgia's efforts to remove the Cherokee
President Jackson did not enforce the ruling.
Jackson's comments on the case are known from a letter to John Coffee: "...the decision of the Supreme Court has fell still born, and they find that they cannot coerce Georgia to yield to its mandate," indicating that the Supreme Court could rule however they wanted to, but that they couldn't force anyone to obey them.
President Andrew Jackson reportedly defied the Supreme Court's ruling in Worcester v. Georgia (1832), which upheld the rights of the Cherokee Nation against state encroachments. Jackson allegedly remarked, "John Marshall has made his decision; now let him enforce it," indicating his refusal to support the Court's decision. This response exemplified his broader policy of Indian removal and highlighted the tension between federal authority and state interests during his presidency. Ultimately, Jackson's inaction allowed Georgia to continue its efforts to remove the Cherokee from their lands.
President Andrew Jackson famously responded to the Supreme Court's ruling in Worcester v. Georgia (1832) by defying the court's decision. He is often quoted as saying, "John Marshall has made his decision; now let him enforce it!" This indicated his refusal to support the enforcement of the ruling, which upheld the rights of the Cherokee nation against state encroachments. Jackson's response contributed to the ongoing conflict between federal authority and state actions, ultimately leading to the forced removal of Native Americans from their lands.
He ignored the Court's ruling (Apex)
Worcester v. Georgia ruled that the Cherokee Tribe "constituted a nation holding distinct sovereign powers." Jackson defied the Supreme Court and kicked the Cherokee out of their homes to Oklahoma. Many died on the Trail of Tears.