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It's a tough one for me as well, primarily because I am going through the testing process to get in to local law enforcement. Both the police and the national guard would probably face consequences if they did not carry out these direct orders, regardless if it be fines, suspension without pay, dishonorable discharge, or termination of employment. Again, they each have a right to refuse an order if it violates the law or the constitution, which I feel this very well did violate both.
What would I do as a private citizen? Now that's a very hard one. Both the Police SWAT Team and National Guard are at my door step with highly powerful weapons. I am simply me. It would be foolish to try to fight them for it, because I would obviously lose. First, I would know that I have the right to not open the door. No warrant, no open. If they barge in anyway, the best thing I can think of is to cooperate with them fully, try to get as many names, badge numbers, and other important info as I could, and hopefully have a voice recorder to get everything on tape. Preferably a video camera.
After all the dust settles, I would contact an attorney, explaining the situation. From there, I would probably contact the representing agencies, whether it be the city, county, or state, and file a complaint, and pursue with a lawsuit, and pursue it to the highest degree possible.