Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. wrote the majority opinion in the 6-to-3 decision. The court’s three most conservative members — Justices Antonin Scalia, Clarence Thomas and Samuel A. Alito Jr. — dissented.
The case concerned a central part of the Affordable Care Act, Mr. Obama’s signature legislative achievement. The law created marketplaces, known as exchanges, to allow people who lack insurance to shop for individual health plans.
Some states set up their own exchanges, but about three dozen allowed the federal government to step in to run them. Across the nation, about 85 percent of customers using the exchanges qualify for subsidies to help pay for coverage, based on their income.
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement after the Supreme Court announced its decision. "Today the Supreme Court affirmed that the Affordable Care Act will continue this country on a path to ensuring every American has access to quality, affordable healthcare. The rejection of King v. Burwell by a vote of 6-3, sends a loud, strong message across this nation. Health care is a right not a privilege. Bottom line: today's decision is a victory for working families across this country."
The Affordable Healthcare Act has been taken to the Supreme Court once already for repeal. Aside from ObamaCare’s Supreme Court ruling it has seen over 50 repeal attempts by the house and senate. Despite opposition, the Affordable Care Act remains “the law of the land” after being upheld by NIFB V Seleblius.
The Affordable Healthcare Act has been taken to the Supreme Court once already for repeal. Aside from ObamaCare’s Supreme Court ruling it has seen over 50 repeal attempts by the house and senate. Despite opposition, the Affordable Care Act remains “the law of the land.”
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