Disability rights advocates file lawsuit over Illinois’ ‘dangerous’ right-to-die law

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Original Load Date June 11, 2026, 7:01 p.m.
Last Updated June 11, 2026, 7:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.wbez.org/health-medicine/2026/06/11/disability-rights-advocates-lawsuit-illinois-right-to-die-law

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Disability rights and patient advocacy groups in Illinois have filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new law that allows terminally ill patients to seek medication to end their own lives. The advocates oppose the [ right-to-die legislation ][1] , which will take effect in September. [ Gov. JB Pritz...