As reported in the Arizona Capital Times Governor Jan Brewer called the eighth special session this legislative session, "to secure the authority to sue the federal government over the health care law passed earlier this week."
The Governor wants Arizona to join the 14 other states that have sued the federal government over the newly passed health care reform bill. The argument of the Governor and these 14 states' Attorneys General is that it is unconstitutional to require Americans to purchase a product (health care), "simply on the basis that they exist and reside in the United States."
Regardless of the politics of this legislation it will be fascinating to see the evolution of these lawsuits. There does not seem to be definitive case law on this specific matter and given not only the unique machinations of this legislation but also the make-up of the Supreme Court this could become a decision as historical (and controversial) as Roe v Wade.
It was a great discussion between the senators on the floor regarding the HC legality. All bills passed.
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