Judge Upholds Immigrant Registration Rule Effective April 11

In a recent ruling, federal Judge Trevor Neil McFadden allowed the Trump administration to enforce a regulation requiring undocumented immigrants in the U.S. to register with the federal government and carry documentation at all times. This rule, effective April 11, mandates that non-citizens aged 14 and older provide fingerprints or face penalties such as fines or imprisonment. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) emphasized that this measure is a continuation of a long-standing federal law aimed at enhancing national security. Critics argue that the regulation could lead to racial profiling and increased fear among immigrant communities, while some advocacy groups claim it violates the Administrative Procedure Act by bypassing public input. The rule also affects children of immigrants, requiring re-registration and fingerprint submission within 30 days of turning 14. This effort is part of the Trump administration's broader initiative to tighten immigration controls and enforce existing laws more rigorously.