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NFIB v. Sebelius

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The Dangers of Conservative Jurisprudence in Obamacare

This case is a shining example of the links that conservatives will go to limit federal power when it's politically convenient to them. This is an example of the first step in the Roberts Two Step, a decision that's designed to feel impartial while serving as a vessel for his reactionary politics. And he's very interested in presenting to the public the appearance of the court as like a noble and impartial body. But like we talked about in Shelby County, that image is a veneer. It's not substantive.

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