The Trump administration has revealed plans to establish a registry for all individuals residing in the United States illegally. According to immigration officials, failure to self-report to this registry could result in fines or prosecution. The Department of Homeland Security has mandated that all undocumented individuals must register, provide fingerprints, and disclose their address, citing a section of the Immigration and Nationality Act as the legal basis for this requirement, which applies to individuals aged 14 and above.
This announcement aligns with the administration's campaign promises to execute mass deportations of undocumented residents and fortify the border against future asylum-seekers. The Department of Homeland Security emphasized that noncompliance with the registration process constitutes a criminal offense that may lead to fines, imprisonment, or both, stating that the enforcement of this law, which has historically been overlooked, will now be rigorously pursued.
