A shocking crackdown on undocumented immigrants has been launched by the US government, creating a mandatory registry requiring personal information submission under threat of hefty financial penalties or incarceration. The Wall Street Journal revealed this development Tuesday, citing documents including a draft regulation that outlines the aggressive new approach.
According to these documents, undocumented immigrants, including children as young as 14, must submit fingerprints and residential addresses to the registry. Those who fail to comply with this shocking crackdown could face fines reaching $5,000 and imprisonment sentences extending to six months.
– Immediate Compliance Required –
The initiative demands that anyone residing illegally in the country without previous government interaction—such as asylum applications or work permit requests—come forward voluntarily. To facilitate this process, President Donald Trump’s administration has developed a registration form and established a 30-day window for completion.
Previously, immigrants residing illegally in the United States committed a civil violation and could be detained and deported, but weren’t considered criminal offenders, the WSJ explains. This fundamental shift represents a shocking crackdown on immigration enforcement priorities.
– Official Justification –
“This isn’t new legislation. I’m simply announcing that I will enforce our existing law,” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told Fox News. “We’re utilizing this tool to ensure compliance with our laws, providing individuals the opportunity to return home and participate in our country’s future through proper channels,” she added.
Meanwhile, legal experts caution that prosecuting alleged violators could overwhelm prosecutorial resources and increase prison populations, as undocumented immigrants rarely possess the financial means to pay such substantial penalties.
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