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Cruzan v. Missouri Department of Health

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The 14th Amendment and the Right to Privacy

The 14th Amendment says you can't be denied life or liberty without due process of law. Missouri is requiring clear and convincing evidence that Nancy Cruzan would have elected to have withdrawn life support in this situation. The state plays the role of ensuring that we're following the wishes of that person and not just the family, for example.

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