Overview

• A federal judge ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing the enforcement of a mandatory registration requirement for undocumented immigrants starting Friday, April 11, 2025.
• The policy, rooted in longstanding immigration laws from 1940 and 1952, requires non-citizens aged 14 and older to register, submit biometric data, and carry documentation at all times.
• Non-compliance with the registration rules could result in fines of up to $5,000 or imprisonment for up to six months.
• Immigration advocacy groups challenged the policy in court, arguing it could lead to mass deportations, but the judge dismissed the case, citing a lack of standing.
• The Trump administration frames the initiative as part of a broader effort to enforce immigration laws and encourage voluntary departures to reduce enforcement pressures.