Disability Advocates Sue Delaware Over Allegedly ‘Discriminatory’ Assisted Suicide Law
A bill legalizing physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill adults with a prognosis of six months or less to live goes into effect Jan. 1, 2026.
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Delaware Halts Enforcement of Law Targeting Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers
The law, which would have gone into effect on March 26, would require pregnancy centers to display a notice on site and in print and digital advertisements.
Opponents of Assisted Suicide Renew Fight in Delaware Against Proposed Bill
The statement added that the legislation, if passed, 'would fundamentally change Delaware’s legal approach to medical ethics, medical practice, and health care decision-making.'
Delaware Governor Vetoes Physician-Assisted Suicide Bill
Bishop William E. Koenig of the Diocese of Wilmington praised the governor’s move in a statement.
Delaware’s ‘Medical Aid in Dying’ Bill Passes, Heads to Governor
Bishop William Koenig of Wilmington decried the bill during the lead-up to the first vote. Despite the state Legislature’s approval of the bill, it faces a possible veto from Gov. John Carney.
Delaware Lifts Controversial Rules for Reopening Churches
The changes came after a lawsuit was filed by the Rev. Dr. Christopher Alan Bullock, who is the pastor of Canaan Baptist Church in New Castle.
Little Sisters of the Poor Retirement Home Sees 11 Coronavirus Deaths
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said that 80% of coronavirus deaths in the U.S. have occurred among people ages 65 years and older.
World Meeting of Families Organizers Call for Host Families
Organizers are asking residents from the Philadelphia metro region, including south New Jersey, Delaware and the Lehigh Valley, to host a family for the September event.
