诉讼挑战了德拉华州2026年终身法律, 声称它歧视残疾人.
A lawsuit challenges Delaware’s 2026 end-of-life law, alleging it discriminates against people with disabilities.
联邦法院提起诉讼阻止德拉华州的"终身选择法",该法将于2026年1月1日生效,反对者认为该法歧视残疾人,因为它可能允许医生协助死亡.
A federal lawsuit has been filed to block Delaware’s End-of-Life Options Act, set to take effect January 1, 2026, with opponents arguing it discriminates against people with disabilities by potentially allowing physician-assisted dying for non-terminal conditions.
原告,包括残疾人权利团体和慢性病患者,声称法律违反了《反倾销协定》、第14项修正案权利和联邦残疾人保护,提倡因照顾而死亡,并有可能在保健不平等的情况下受到胁迫。
The plaintiffs, including disability rights groups and individuals with chronic illnesses, claim the law violates the ADA, 14th Amendment rights, and federal disability protections by promoting death over care, risking coercion amid healthcare inequities.
他们声称法律未能确保知情选择,并可能因系统获取和负担能力问题而向弱势患者施加压力。
They assert the law fails to ensure informed choices and could pressure vulnerable patients due to systemic access and affordability issues.
诉讼寻求停止执行,而Meyer行政当局拒绝评论。
The lawsuit seeks to halt implementation, while the Meyer administration has declined to comment.