US Supreme Court Case on King v. Burwell: GW Experts Available

This month, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on King v. Burwell, a lawsuit that challenges a key part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Will the Supreme Court prohibit the tax subsidies that make health insurance affordable for millions of Americans living in states that use the federally facilitated marketplace? Or will the court uphold the tax credits and rule in favor of the Obama administration?

To schedule an interview with any of the below experts, contact Emily Grebenstein at 202-994-3087 or [email protected].

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Neil Buchanan, professor of law, can discuss the ruling from an economic and tax perspective.

Ira Lupu, F. Elwood and Eleanor Davis Professor Emeritus of Law, can discuss health mandates and religious issues within the ACA.

Jeffrey Rosen, professor of law, is an expert on the Supreme Court. He wrote the book “The Supreme Court: The Personalities and Rivalries That Defined America.” He can discuss constitutional issues and the unique traits of each Supreme Court justice.

Sara Rosenbaum, Harold and Jane Hirsh Professor of Health Law and Policy at the Milken Institute School of Public Health, can discuss the legal aspects of the case as well as the public health implications of a ruling against the administration.

Jonathan Siegel, F. Elwood and Eleanor Davis Research Professor of Law, is an expert on the Supreme Court and federal/state interactions. He can discuss issues related to state health care exchanges and how they interact with the ACA.

Jonathan Turley, J.B. and Maurice C. Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law, can discuss separation of powers issues. He is currently service as counsel for the U.S. House of Representatives.

Robert Tuttle, David R. and Sherry Krischner Berz Research Professor of Law and Religion, can discuss health mandates and religious issues within the ACA.