Gonzales v. Oregon

From the New York Times: "The Supreme Court upheld Oregon's assisted-suicide law today, declaring that the Bush administration had exceeded its authority in trying to undo the statute by punishing doctors who help people end their lives." Documents relating to the case are below.

Gonzales v. Oregon
Docket 04-623

Supreme Court opinion

Question presented

Merits briefs

Transcript of oral arguments

Appellate Court Decision (and summary)

State of Oregon page on physician-assisted suicide

Controlled Substances Act (included in the U.S. Code as Title 21, Chapter 13)

21 CFR 1306.04 (regulation on purpose of a prescription)

Source: "Supreme Court Upholds Oregon Assisted Suicide Law." New York Times January 17, 2006.