X-Message-Number: 17872
Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2001 17:26:13 -0700
From: David Brandt-Erichsen <>
Subject: Temporary injunction against Asscroft

The Associated Press is reporting tonight:

Federal judge temporarily blocks Ashcroft directive on assisted
suicide

By WILLIAM McCALL, The Associated Press, 11/8/01 6:47 PM

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- A federal judge on Thursday temporarily
blocked a new federal directive intended to thwart Oregon's assisted
suicide law.

U.S. District Judge Robert Jones granted a temporary restraining
order that was requested by Oregon Attorney General Hardy Myers as
well as a doctor, a pharmacist and three terminally ill patients.

Jones' order is in effect until Nov. 20 

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