The SCOTUS orignal mandate from what I have read is to hear litigation between states. One state has a complaint against the other.  Or several against another. And therefore now from what I am reading they are compelled by law to hear the caes(s). Now that dont mean diddly squat anymore. And if they havent agreed, then that sets up the innsurrection act.  If after all legal and otherwise lawful means become exhausted, then we are left with no choice. Lets hope SCOTUS fulfills its duty.