Obamacare in the Courts

 
 Solicitor General Donald B. Verrilli, Jr. speaking in front of the Supreme Court Justices

You will be divided into 1 of 3 groups representing the 9 Supreme Court Justices, attorneys representing the Solicitor General's office, and attorneys representing the states filing suit against the Affordable Healthcare Act.


Links:
US Supreme Court
Washington Post

Justices
Research/review summaries of the case filings, arguments for and against presented in the briefs.  You should have extensive notes covering all testimony, and a knowledge of the questioning of each of the justices during the oral arguments.  You are responsible for:

1. Individually - 3 questions prepared for each of the sides arguing before you,
2. EVERY member of the court must ask at least 1 question to receive ANY participation credit.
3. Collectively - 2-3 page majority and dissenting opinions.  Opinions must cite constitutional basis and legal precedent when needed.  

Attorneys FOR and AGAINST the Affordable Healthcare Act

1. Each side will have 20 minutes to argue the case.  
2. One member should be selected to present opening statements.   
3. Every member must participate by responding to questions from the justices or delivering opening or closing remarks.  If a member does not participate, the entire team will lose participation points.  You may use notes. 
4. Each side must submit by the date indicated a 2-3 page summation of their arguments in the case, citing all relevant constitution and other relevant legal precedent. 

SCHEDULE

Period 6
Tuesday 4/3 - Questions from justices exchanged.
Wednesday 4/4 - Prep for Oral Arguments
Thursday 4/5 - Oral Arguments
Wednesday 4/11 - TEST
Thursday 4/12 - Draft Papers
Friday 4/13 - Papers Due

Period8

Monday 4/2 - Questions from justices exchanged.
Wednesday 4/4 - Prep for Oral Arguments
Thursday 4/5 - Oral Arguments
Tuesday 4/10 - TEST
Thursday 4/12 - Draft Papers

Friday 4/13 - Papers Due