Illinois Reaction, Pro & Con To Supreme Court Healthcare Ruling
Reaction in Illinois to the Supreme Court's ruling on insurance subsidies provided under the Affordable Care Act ranged from elation to disappointment.
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Why The Supreme Court Upheld King v. Burwell
University of Illinois law professor Sean Anderson talks about the legal reasoning behind the Supreme Court’s decision --- and the reasoning behind the dissent from the other side.
Rauner Vetoes IL Budget, Cites $4 Billion Deficit
Republican Governor Bruce Rauner has vetoed the bulk of the Illinois budget that the Democratic-controlled Legislature sent him.
In Fair Housing Act Case Supreme Court Upholds “Disparate Impact” Tool
The Supreme Court voted 5-4 to uphold the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and a tool called “disparate impact,” which means that either an individual or institution only has to prove that a decision had a discriminatory impact. They do not have to prove that the discrimination was intentional.
Supreme Court Rules Obamacare Subsidies Are Legal
In a 6-3 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the nationwide tax subsidies under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, in a ruling that preserves health insurance for millions of Americans.