The Judge Henry E. Hudson heard the arguments of both sides and will have 30 days to decide whether the state has the standing of the federal government as The Washington Post . The federal government doesn "t believe Virginia land to continue because the provision of the law that Virginia is difficult, the individual health insurance mandate affects individuals, not the state.
But Virginia believes it has legal grounds to continue from Virginia passed a law that would allow residents to withdraw from the individual mandate, which requires Americans to buy health insurance or pay a fine.
at the heart of the debate, Virginia believes the federal government has overstepped its constitutional authority by requiring individuals to buy health insurance. the Obama administration argues that a person who does not buy insurance is engaged in the activity economic which can be set by Congress as interstate commerce, because everyone eventually uses health care
Representing the Obama administration, Deputy Attorney General Ian Gershengorn health said. "everyone uses health services. And most importantly, you can not guarantee that you will withdraw. You can not guarantee that you will not be hit by a bus. "
If the Hudson judge decides to hear the case, it will then decide whether the federal government oversteps its limits in the fall.
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