Lawyers for the Obama Administration have argued before the Supreme Court that most of the Affordable Care Act can survive, even if the Court declares the individual mandate to be unconstitutional. The opposing lawyers have argued that the entire Affordable Care Act should fall if the individual mandate is struck down. The Affordable Care Act is a series of health reform laws that were created by the Obama administration. The laws are designed to improve health insurance for consumers, and make it easier for people to find affordable health care coverage. Shortly after this law was signed by President Obama, … Continue reading →

In March of 2012, the Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding certain aspects of the Affordable Care Act. The Obama administration has recently defended its health care reform law before the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court will hear more details from both sides later this year. The Supreme Court has scheduled three days in March of 2012 to hear oral arguments about the Affordable Care Act. On March 26, the focus will be on a federal law called the Anti-Injunction Act. The arguments will discuss the requirement that all Americans buy health insurance, or pay a penalty, (in other words, … Continue reading →