A federal judge ruled this week that orders of nuns will not be forced by local state law to recommend medically assisted suicide to their patients while the case is pending in court. REP CLAUDIA TENNEY: WHY IS NEW YORK PUNISHING NUNS WHO CARE FOR THE DYING? "Federal law forbids New York from discriminating against healthcare providers who object to assisted suicide, but New York has done so anyway." When reached for further comment, the law firm shared multiple statements about the ongoing case from Catholic Church leaders. Bishop John O. Barres, Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York replied, "This agreement is an important first step towards protecting religious freedom.