How did the judicial branch play a role in affirmation of ObamaCare?

The judicial branch played a significant role in the affirmation of the Affordable Care Act (commonly known as ObamaCare) through key Supreme Court rulings. In 2012, the Court upheld the majority of the law, including the individual mandate, citing Congress's taxing power. In 2015, the Court further affirmed the law by ruling that federal subsidies for health insurance were available in all states, solidifying the ACA's framework. These rulings reinforced the law's constitutionality and its critical role in expanding healthcare access.