Under a President Newt Gingrich, Capitol Police could find themselves at the center of a constitutional conflict.

In an interview on CBS’ “Face the Nation” this morning, the Republican presidential candidate said that he would force judges to defend unpopular decisions before Congressional hearings.

Host Bob Schieffer asked Gingrich how he would enforce that. “Would you send the Capitol Police down to arrest him?” he asked.

“If you had to,” the former Speaker said. “Or you’d instruct the Justice Department to send a U.S. marshal.”

In recent weeks, Gingrich has pressed hard on the issue of judicial overreach, arguing that liberal judges have usurped the power of Congress and the presidency in their decisions.