The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta has agreed to expedite the appeal of a Florida judge's ruling that found the health care law unconstitutional.
The court issued an order Friday directing the Justice Department to file its initial brief on April 4 and ending the briefing schedule on May 25. The order did not say when the court would hear arguments. At issue is U.S. District Judge Roger Vinson's Jan. 31 order that found in favor of 26 states, including Georgia, that the health care law was unconstitutional. Vinson said he would allow the law to remain in effect while the Obama Administration appeals his decision.
"We greatly appreciate the expedited appeal as it brings us one step closer to a resolution of this critical issue which impacts all Americans," Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens said Tuesday. "I look forward to Judge Vinson's orders being affirmed."
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