Wed Feb 26 05:01:21 UTC 2025: ## Trump Administration Announces Mandatory Registry for Undocumented Immigrants
**Washington, D.C. –** The Trump administration announced Tuesday a mandatory registry for all undocumented immigrants in the United States. Individuals aged 14 and older must register, providing fingerprints and addresses, or face fines and prosecution. The Department of Homeland Security cited a section of the Immigration and Nationality Act as legal justification.
This move fulfills a campaign promise to deport undocumented immigrants and strengthen border security. Failure to register is a criminal offense punishable by fines or imprisonment. While the Citizenship and Immigration Service will soon release a registration form, it remains unclear how many undocumented individuals will comply voluntarily. The administration has stated that its initial deportation priority will be those with criminal records.
Immigration advocacy groups, such as the National Immigration Law Center, express concern that this registry echoes the 1940 Alien Registration Act, which targeted individuals perceived as national security threats. They warn that the new registry will likely facilitate the identification and deportation of undocumented immigrants. The long-dormant law, they argue, is now being used as a tool for mass deportations.
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