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On June 17th, the Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit challenging the Affordable Care Act, ruling that the plaintiffs lacked standing due to the unenforceability of the individual mandate without a penalty. On the same day, President Joe Biden signed a bill making June 19th, Juneteenth, a federal holiday, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. The bill received strong bipartisan support. The last federal holiday added was Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983. Newsy provides more news and stories.

What was the main reason the Supreme Court dismissed the lawsuit against the Affordable Care Act?

• The plaintiffs could not show a direct financial impact.

• The individual mandate was deemed constitutional.

• The Affordable Care Act was repealed.

• The lawsuit was filed too late.

What significant action did President Joe Biden take regarding Juneteenth?

• He signed a bill making it a federal holiday.

• He declared it a state holiday.

• He announced a national day of service.

• He organized a national parade.

What does Juneteenth commemorate?

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.

• The end of the Civil War.

• The day the last enslaved African Americans were informed of their freedom.

• The beginning of the Civil Rights Movement.

What is the significance of Juneteenth as described in the transcript?

• It is a day for economic discussions.

• It marks the end of slavery in the United States.

• It is a day of celebration and reflection on racial injustice.

• It is a day for political rallies.

When was the last time a new federal holiday was added in the US before Juneteenth?

• 1976

• 1990

• 1983

• 2000