Andrew Jackson famously defied the Supreme Court's decision regarding Georgia's Indian removal acts, which declared them unconstitutional. He reportedly said, "John Marshall has made his decision; now let him enforce it," indicating his refusal to uphold the ruling. Jackson's administration proceeded with the implementation of the Indian Removal Act, leading to the forced relocation of thousands of Native Americans, known as the Trail of Tears. This response highlighted the tensions between the executive branch and the judiciary regarding federal authority and states' rights.
He ignored the Court's ruling (Apex)
He ignored the Court's ruling (Apex)
Andrew Jackson famously defied the Supreme Court's decision regarding the unconstitutionality of Georgia's Indian removal laws. He reportedly said, "John Marshall has made his decision; now let him enforce it," implying that he would not take action to uphold the ruling. This response exemplified his commitment to Indian removal policies, leading to the forced relocation of Native American tribes, most notably the Trail of Tears. Jackson’s actions highlighted the tension between the executive branch and the judiciary during his presidency.
In 1972, three cases, Branch v. Georgia, Furman v. Georgia and Jackson v. Georgia were all brought before the Supreme Court. A decision was issued collectively under Furman v. Georgia that ruled that current death penalty statutes were unconstitutional under the eighth amendment.
In the case of Worcester v. Georgia (1832), the Supreme Court ruled that Georgia's laws did not apply to the Cherokee Nation and that the removal of Native Americans from their lands was unconstitutional. President Andrew Jackson disagreed with the ruling and famously said, "John Marshall has made his decision; now let him enforce it." Jackson refused to enforce the court's decision, leading to the forced removal of Native Americans along the Trail of Tears.
In the court case Worcester v. Georgia, Marshall ruled that Jackson's Indian Removal Act was unconstitutional and that he should abolish it immediately. Jackson said, "John Marshall has made his decision; now let him enforce it!" and completely ignored Marshall's orders. This caused hatred between the two men.
Yes he did
Jackson supported Georgia's efforts to remove the Cherokee
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.
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Jacksons response: "John Marshall has made his decision, now let him enforce it."