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3 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 19 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Cruzan Ex Rel. Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Department of Health.

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1 Cruzan Ex Rel. Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Department of Health Anchor
scotus · 1990
green “the principle that a competent person has a constitutionally protected liberty interest in refusing unwanted medical treatment may be inferred from our prior decisions.” 11
2 Cunningham v. District Attorney's Office for Escambia County
ca11 · 2010
green “alabama's procedures pass muster if they compare favorably with alaska's.” 4
3 Cruzan Ex Rel. Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Department of Health
scotus · 1990
green “a competent person has a constitutionally protected liberty interest in refusing unwanted medical treatment” 4

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