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Illinois Law on Medical Aid in Dying | Yakima News
A federal judge in Illinois has denied a motion to block a new medical aid in dying law set to take effect this Saturday, ruling that the law doesn’t automatically pressure disabled patients into ending their lives — since doctors can opt out and only willing providers must participate. While disability rights groups argue the law violates federal protections and could lead to coercion, the judge found no immediate risk of widespread coercion. The lawsuit isn’t over — plaintiffs have 30 days to respond, and the governor was removed as a defendant. Illinois joins 11 other states and D.C. in…
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