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We don't need to change the constitution, because executive orders are a thing that is needed to communicate the executive branches intentions.
We need to enforce the separation of powers to stop illegal executive orders from being implemented. We used to do that to some extent.
Nobody has to comply with an executive order.
Nobody is legally required to comply with any order in any situation if they don't think it is moral.or ethical
Hard to not comply when the results are enforced by those with the power to enforce them.
"I'm not complying with this executive order." doesn't work when armed security throws you out of your office and cuts off access to do your job and you don't get paid anymore. Hard to not comply when the police arrest and jail you for not complying. Hard to not comply when ICE arrests and deports you and your family.
Even if you meant the government workers in the executive branch didn't have to comply with the order to fire everyone who is on probation, those that chose not to comply were fired and replaced with someone who would.
Without a court order to stop the order being enforced the executive orders are basically the president writing laws. Congress could impeach him for overreach, but they are complicit.
I would agree with you if this had happened yet as a reaction to people in positions of power refusing to comply. Instead they're complicit or step down.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/social-security-chief-axed-after-refusing-to-give-musk-s-doge-access-to-private-info/ar-AA1zgJS7
I assume you aren't referring to ICE deportations.