Posted on 04/11/2025 12:14:39 PM PDT by 11th_VA
Federal judge Trevor Neil McFadden on Thursday ruled that the Trump administration could go ahead and require all illegal immigrants to register and carry documentation. The requirement became effective on Friday. The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights and other co-plaintiffs had sought a stay and injunction pausing enforcement of the rule.
McFadden’s opinion focused on the plaintiffs’ lack of standing. He said the plaintiffs could not prove their arguments that the registration rule significantly harmed their operations as well as illegal immigrants’ speech rights.
What does the rule require?
Illegal immigrants must register their addresses and fingerprints and must carry documentation showing that they’ve registered. The rule also applies to Canadian snowbirds and other visitors who stay in the United States for more than 30 days without a visa. People who fail to register can be convicted of a criminal misdemeanor and face up to a $5000 fine and 30 days in prison. Failure to fill out a change-of-address form within 10 days of moving is punishable by deportation.
Is a registration requirement new?
The Alien Registration Act of 1940 first introduced similar rules. The most recent requirement bases its authority on the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, according to the Associated Press. However the registration rules have rarely been enforced, especially on illegal immigrants and Canadians.
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There used to be these ads on TV, when was little. I’m talking 1959, 1960.
They were incredibly low-budget, animated ads.
They informed “resident aliens” that they must register with the federal government every year.
I had no idea what they were talking about, and just wanted to get back to Rocky and Bullwinkle.
The leftist Democrats call foul on us for labeling them as illegal aliens. Well, if they get registered, the left can no longer call them undocumented immigrants! A win for us. Even registered, they’re still illegal aliens for breaking our law by trespassing into our country.
Yes. I remember those ads.
I loved those cartoons. Can't show them now, Bullwinkle would get arrested for pulling lions, tigers and rabbits out of a hat. And you can't have squirrels for friends in your home, they'll get euthanized by the leftists.
Despite liking the “ruling” this guy is a District Judge, so his decisions apply to his district (D.C. in this case). The rules must apply across the spectrum impartially.
Universal rulimgs from a district judge are all the rage now... Did you miss the memo? ;-P
“Fan mail from some flounder?”
I too remember those PSAs on TV at that time. I also recall seeing a poster in the post office reminding aliens that they must register.
I bought my first car from Trevor’s grandfather uncle willie.
“That trick never works.”
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