Overview

• A federal judge ruled on Thursday that the Trump administration can enforce a longstanding legal requirement mandating undocumented immigrants to register with the federal government.
• The policy requires individuals aged 14 and older, including Canadians staying in the U.S. for over 30 days, to provide fingerprints, addresses, and carry registration documentation.
• Failure to comply with the registration requirement may result in penalties, including fines of up to $5,000 and up to six months in federal prison.
• The court dismissed challenges from immigrant advocacy groups, ruling they lacked standing to block the policy, which is based on the Alien Registration Act of 1940 and the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952.
• The registration deadline for undocumented individuals who have been in the U.S. for 30 days or more is set for Friday, April 11, 2025, marking the immediate enforcement of the rule.