| The statement came shortly after the Fifth Circuit released a highly anticipated decision that declared the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate unconstitutional.  | California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has led a coalition of states seeking to defend the ACA against a legal challenge launched by a Texas-led coalition and backed by the Trump administration.
| | Becerra said his team is 'prepared to file a cert petition with the U.S. Supreme Court' to challenge Wednesday's ruling from the Fifth Circuit. |
The decision remands the case back to the District Court for further proceedings to unpack the various provisions of the sprawling legislation. Read the full story... Related coverage | 
