Event Brief
Trump could make it illegal to shock autistic kids
Filed: Apr 28, 2026 at 1:05 PM ET
Summary: Trump may move to ban electrical stimulation devices used to punish autistic children, after the issue was delayed.
WHO: Trump
WHAT: Proposed move to make electrical stimulation devices illegal for punishing autistic children
WHEN: Apr 28, 2026 at 12:22 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The issue was previously kicked down the road.
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