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Washington v Glucksberg

521 U.S. 702 (1997)
JurisdictionUnited States
Year1997
Statusunclear

Key Principle

Right to die; no constitutional right to physician-assisted suicide; state interest in preservation of life; liberty interest under 14th Amendment

Area of Law

tort

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