Judge asked to order more drugs for shooting suspect Loughner
Defense attorneys had sought an immediate stop to the drugs, arguing that Loughner’s constitutional due-process rights were being violated and there was no legal basis for continuing the forced medication.
The issue has been fought in the courts for several months. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals also heard arguments on the issue last month and has not issued a ruling.
Loughner is scheduled to appear at a court hearing on Wednesday in Tucson, Arizona, to determine if doctors will be granted more time to make him mentally fit to stand trial.