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Can a lower court refuse to follow a Supreme Court precedent it thinks is wrong?

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United States
Date
2026-05-09
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general

Can a lower court refuse to follow a Supreme Court precedent it thinks is wrong?

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Can a lower court refuse to follow a Supreme Court precedent it thinks is wrong?

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