The Obama administration has filed an appeal of a ruling that strikes down the entire healthcare reform law, averting a deadline for the ruling to take effect, according to a report from Politico.
On March 3, Federal Judge Roger Vinson said his ruling would take effect unless the administration filed an appeal within seven days. Judge Vinson struck down the entire law in late January, citing the law's mandate to buy insurance, which is scheduled to go into effect in 2014.
Of five federal judges' decisions on the law, however, Judge Vinson's is the only one to strike it down completely and three judges have upheld the law. The issue is expected to end up with the Supreme Court.
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals could hear oral arguments on the appeal of Judge Vinson's decision in late summer or early fall. Twenty-six states and the National Federation of Independent Business filed the case.
Read the Politico report on healthcare reform.
Read more coverage of the decision to strike down the entire healthcare reform law:
- Judge Allows Reform Law to Stand During Appeal
- For First Time, Judge Strikes Down Entire Reform Law
- President Asks Judge to Clarify Decision Against Reform Law
On March 3, Federal Judge Roger Vinson said his ruling would take effect unless the administration filed an appeal within seven days. Judge Vinson struck down the entire law in late January, citing the law's mandate to buy insurance, which is scheduled to go into effect in 2014.
Of five federal judges' decisions on the law, however, Judge Vinson's is the only one to strike it down completely and three judges have upheld the law. The issue is expected to end up with the Supreme Court.
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals could hear oral arguments on the appeal of Judge Vinson's decision in late summer or early fall. Twenty-six states and the National Federation of Independent Business filed the case.
Read the Politico report on healthcare reform.
Read more coverage of the decision to strike down the entire healthcare reform law:
- Judge Allows Reform Law to Stand During Appeal
- For First Time, Judge Strikes Down Entire Reform Law
- President Asks Judge to Clarify Decision Against Reform Law