The Obama administration and its challengers are taking their fight to the Supreme Court to address the the ongoing debate over whether the health care reform law should be deemed constitutional. The debates have been pushed through various circuit courts around the country over the past year, but the fight may reach its final destination in a few short weeks if filings are approved in time.
States Continue Fight to Repeal Health Care Law
Ever since the health care reform bill, named the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, was signed on March 23, 2010, various states pushed to have part of reform deemed unconstitutional. 14 states sued stating that the health care law should not include a mandate requiring Americans to purchase health insurance, claiming that it exceeds Congress’ power to regulate commerce, violates the Constitution and forces unnecessary costs on struggling citizens.
Within a few months, the number of states suing against the health care bill jumped to 26 with lawsuits popping up around the country. Som




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