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ASAN Warns Against RFK Jr.'s Autistic Registry Proposal

4/25/2025

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ASAN is raising alarms over HHS Secretary RFK Jr.'s proposal for an autistic individuals registry, citing fears of data misuse and a lack of consent. Given a troubling history of ethical breaches in research and the administration's past eugenic rhetoric, ASAN is calling for greater transparency and stronger protections for civil rights to rebuild trust.

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ASAN is raising alarms over HHS Secretary RFK Jr.'s proposal for an autistic individuals registry, citing fears of data misuse and a lack of consent. Given a troubling history of ethical breaches in research and the administration's past eugenic rhetoric, ASAN is calling for greater transparency and stronger protections for civil rights to rebuild trust.