BREAKING: We're 'prepared to file a cert petition with the U.S. Supreme Court to challenge this ruling to uphold the Affordable Care Act in all respects.'
The statement came shortly after the Fifth Circuit released a highly anticipated decision that declared the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate unconstitutional. | California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has led a coalition of states seeking to defend the ACA against a legal challenge launched by a Texas-led coalition and backed by the Trump administration.
| | Becerra said his team is 'prepared to file a cert petition with the U.S. Supreme Court' to challenge Wednesday's ruling from the Fifth Circuit. |
The decision remands the case back to the District Court for further proceedings to unpack the various provisions of the sprawling legislation. Read the full story... Related coverage | |
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