What specific logical fallacy is committed when someone argues that a policy should be rejected simply because it is similar to a policy enacted by a disliked historical figure?

The specific logical fallacy committed when someone argues that a policy should be rejected simply because it is similar to a policy enacted by a disliked historical figure is the 'association fallacy' or 'guilt by association'. This fallacy occurs when someone discredits an argument or policy based solely on its association with a person, group, or idea that is viewed negatively. The argument wrongly assumes that because the policy is linked to a disliked figure, the policy itself must be flawed or undesirable, without actually examining the policy's merits or drawbacks independently. The focus shifts from the substance of the policy to the irrelevant characteristic of its association, thereby avoiding a rational evaluation of the policy's potential consequences.