Minnesota Man Sues Colorado over Medical Aid in Dying
- A group supporting medical aid-in-dying sued Colorado, claiming that the state's ban on assisting out-of-state residents violates the U.S. Constitution.
- The lawsuit argues that Colorado's residency requirement discriminates against out-of-state patients and restricts physicians from caring for them.
- The legal filing states that the law limits access to a right granted to Coloradans and imposes unnecessary restrictions on medical providers.
- Mr. McComas emphasized the importance of maintaining control over his medical decisions during end-of-life treatment.
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Medical aid-in-dying group sues Colorado over state law’s residency requirement
Compassion & Choices, a group supporting medical aid-in-dying. sued Colorado, alleging the state's ban on assisting out-of-state residents in ending their lives violates the U.S. Constitution.
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