Affordable Care Act: Health Care Reform Hits Supreme Court
Posted: 03/26/2012 7:56 am
By Joan Biskupic and James Vicini
"A record 136 legal briefs have been filed by outside interests and demand for seats inside the white marble and red velvet courtroom has been overwhelming. It holds 400 people and most of the seats will be reserved for guests of court officials and people connected to the case, including lawmakers from Congress and top Obama administration officials.
Four distinct legal issues are before the nine justices, and the first question they will address is about the timing of any lawsuit against the individual insurance mandate."