John Roberts Quotes


The Affordable Care Act's requirement that certain individuals pay a financial penalty for not obtaining health insurance may reasonably be characterized as a tax.


Citations

Roberts, John G. Opinion. National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius, 567 U.S. 519, Supreme Court of the United States, 28 June 2012.

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John Roberts
John Roberts
  • Born: January 27, 1955
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Supreme Court Justuce

John Glover Roberts Jr. is an American lawyer and jurist who serves as the chief justice of the United States.