Nuns Sue New York over Forced Complicity in Assisted Suicide | National Review

A lawsuit filed by Catholic nuns challenges New York’s assisted-suicide law, arguing it creates “forced complicity” for objecting clinicians. The Medical Aid in Dying Act sets procedures the “attending physician” must perform before lethal substances can be prescribed, including examining the patient to determine whether the illness is terminal, arranging a consulting physician and discussing potential risks. The suit, brought by several orders including the Little Sisters of the Poor and represented by the Becket Fund, claims the requirements violate the Free Exercise Clause and other constitutional grounds. The article frames the case within broader concerns that medical workers and institutions may be compelled to participate in actions they view as religiously or morally wrong, or face exclusion from healthcare. It also references other litigation involving Catholic hospitals and proposals aimed at limiting religious protections. The article does not provide court rulings or dates for hearings.