Thu Apr 10 23:36:00 UTC 2025: **Federal Judge Upholds Mandatory Registration for Undocumented Immigrants in US**
Washington, D.C. – April 11, 2025 – A federal judge has ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing the enforcement of a mandatory registration requirement for all undocumented immigrants in the United States. The ruling, issued Thursday by Judge Trevor Neil McFadden, mandates registration by Friday, April 11th, for all individuals aged 14 and older who are in the country illegally.
The Department of Homeland Security announced the requirement in February, stating that those who fail to register could face fines or prosecution. Registration necessitates providing fingerprints and addresses. Parents or guardians are responsible for registering those under 14. The requirement also extends to Canadians residing in the U.S. for over 30 days.
While the underlying law dates back to the 1940s, the requirement has rarely been enforced comprehensively. Opponents argue that the administration’s actions are intended to facilitate mass deportations and that the government bypassed standard public notification procedures. They highlight the difficult choice facing undocumented immigrants: register and risk deportation, or remain in the shadows and face criminal charges. The government has already prompted those affected to create accounts on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website. The ruling is expected to have significant implications for millions of undocumented immigrants nationwide.
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