The Trump administration is seeking to have the Supreme Court toss out the entire ACA—in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Will the Supreme Court go along with it?
Author: Maya Manian
Maya Manian, J.D., is a Visiting Professor at Howard University School of Law. Professor Manian's research investigates the relationship between constitutional law, family law, and health care law, with a particular focus on access to reproductive health care. She previously served as a Blackmun Fellowship Attorney at the Center for Reproductive Rights. Professor Manian received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and her law degree magna cum laude from Harvard Law School.
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