This handbook discusses both California and federal laws that protect the rights of individuals with disabilities. Learn about California's Medical Aid in Dying law, patient eligibility requirements, and how to navigate the process in the state of California.The Due Process Clause provides that no states shall deprive any "person" of "life, liberty or property" without due process of law. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) defends the fundamental rights outlined in the. United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. This dramatically shifted migration patterns in the Western Hemisphere. Railroad Comm'n, 289 U.S. 287 (1933) and. It began as a visionary notionthat patients could die with dignity at home.