State defends medically assisted end-of-life law in court

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The state of Illinois is defending its medically assisted end-of-life law in federal court, arguing that disability rights groups lack legal standing to challenge the law. Disability advocates claim the law lacks sufficient protections for people with disabilities and could harm the doctor-patient relationship. A judge is expected to rule on an injunction before the law takes effect on September 12.

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