Judicial aftershocks from the Schiavo case; Perceptions of how the courts handled the case could have ramifications for Bush's judicial nominees.(USA)

From: The Christian Science Monitor | Date: April 4, 2005 | Copyright information

Byline: Warren Richey Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor

WASHINGTON -- In the end, as Terri Schiavo clung to life in her Florida hospice after nearly two weeks without food or water, 12 years of legal battles came down to one final appeal.

In a 15-page emergency brief, lawyers asked the US Supreme Court to vindicate Ms. Schiavo's constitutional right to life. The high court's answer came Wednesday around 11 p.m. Application denied.

Ten hours later, Schiavo passed away.

In the emotional moments after the announcement, pro-life and disability-rights ...

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