DOJ Subpoenas for Trans Youth Health Records Threaten Healthcare Privacy for All Americans
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The article discusses how the Trump DOJ is subpoenaing hospitals to hand over private healthcare data of transgender youth under 19. Hospitals are resisting, but the author argues this sets a dangerous precedent for healthcare privacy for all Americans. The article highlights concerns about Palantir, a data company with government contracts, having former employees embedded in the administration, raising fears about misuse of sensitive health data.
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This isn't a niche issue — it's a direct attack on healthcare privacy that will affect every single one of your constituents.
The DOJ is forcing hospitals to hand over sensitive, identifying health records of patients under 19.
Hospitals are fighting back, but the precedent being set here is the real danger.
Palantir — a Denver-based data company with contracts across the CIA, FBI, IRS, Defense Department, and HHS — has former employees embedded throughout this administration.
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