Please answer the below in IRAC format where the following subheading MUST be present:
1. Issue
2. Rule and case explanation
3. Analysis
4. Conclusion
Congress has enacted the “Universal Comprehensive Health Act of 2021” (UCHA) to address
the ongoing threat of COVID-19 and future pandemics. The law mandates, among other things,
that all individuals aged 12 and older in the United States receive a COVID vaccination
approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The UCHA contains strict penalties for
non-compliance, including fines and potential imprisonment.
Relevant text from the UCHA states:
Section 1. Universal COVID Vaccination Requirement
(a) Mandate. All individuals aged 12 and older residing in the United
States are required to receive a COVID vaccination approved by the Food
and Drug Administration (FDA).
(b) Penalties. Non-compliance with this mandate may result in a fine of up
to $5,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 180 days, or both.
The congressional findings accompanying the law cite numerous studies and nationwide
statistics showing the deadly effects of COVID-19 and illustrating that the virus remains a
significant public health crisis, with the potential for further waves and mutations. The law’s
stated purpose is to achieve comprehensive vaccination coverage to combat the spread of
COVID-19, protect public health, and prevent future outbreaks.
Ivan Mectin, a 40-year-old resident of a Ludington, Michigan, refuses to get vaccinated, citing
personal beliefs against vaccination. He has been outspoken about his refusal on social media
platforms and in public gatherings, gathering support from others who share his views.
Ivan has sued the United States in federal court. He argues that the UCHA’s vaccine mandate
falls outside the scope of federal authority. The federal government argues that the Act is a
proper exercise of power by Congress under the Commerce Clause.
Analyze whether the UCHA is constitutional under the Commerce Clause. Make all reasonable
arguments for and against the constitutionality of the Act. Your answer should include an
application of the relevant rules to the facts here and the reasonable inferences you can draw
from them, using Wickard v. Filburn, United States v. Lopez, and any other “commerce clause”
cases covered in our classes that you believe may be relevant. Do not do any independent
research or use any other cases.
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