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Court shields women religious from New York assisted suicide law

catholicweekly.com.au

A federal judge temporarily shields four orders of women religious and Catholic healthcare ministries from a New York state law allowing assisted suicide. The law permits physicians to aid terminally ill adults in dying by suicide. The shield is temporary.

SourcesThe Catholic WeeklyCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SpiritDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Texas Catholic

5 sources Aug 2, 2026

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How the coverage unfolded

  1. Aug 2, 4:16 PM The Catholic Weekly Court shields women religious from New York assisted suicide law
  2. Aug 2, 9:45 PM Catholic Review Court shields women religious from New York assisted suicide law
  3. Aug 3, 7:36 AM The Texas Catholic Court shields women religious from New York assisted suicide law
  4. Aug 3, 11:43 AM The Catholic Spirit Court shields women religious from New York assisted suicide law
  5. Jul 31, 11:45 AM Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Court shields women religious from New York assisted suicide law

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