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“Minnesota: Final Exit Network Argues Assisted Suicide Law Violates Free Speech Rights in Court”

Members of a national right-to-die group are challenging Minnesota’s assisted-suicide law, saying it violates constitutional rights to freedom of speech and freedom of association….Final Exit members claim they do not encourage suicide, but that the act of giving information and emotional support could be interpreted as “encouraging” under Minnesota law that makes it a felony for someone to intentionally assist, advise or encourage suicide.

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“Minnesota: Final Exit Network Argues Assisted Suicide Law Violates Free Speech Rights in Court”
December 19, 2012
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