The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it would create registrations for illegal aliens, citing the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Trump issued it as part of his first day's action Presidential Orderprotects American citizens from invasion and directs the Department of Homeland Security to create a registration for illegal immigration.
“President Trump and Secretary Noem have an illegal, clear message to the people of our country. We're leaving now.”
Tuesday, DHS Executive Director Christie Noem It has been declared The agency is to “fully enforce” the INA, which states that all foreign immigrants over the age of 14 must register with the federal government. That registration requirement includes fingerprints and home address.
The DHS said the law “created multiple tools to track illegal foreigners and force them to voluntarily leave the country.”
Anyone who knowingly refuses to leave the United States, fails to register, or refuses to keep their address records up to date can face criminal penalties.
“The failure of a foreigner to leave the United States is a crime that could result in serious financial penalties. Failure to register a foreigner is a crime that could lead to fines, imprisonment, or both. For decades, this law has been ignored already,” DHS said.
“Compelling and massive self-abolition is a safer path for aliens and law enforcement, saving US taxpayer dollars. In addition to this, it is necessary to keep Americans with the resources they need to protect valuable customs and border protection (CBP) and immigration customs enforcement (ICE) resources,” DHS added.
US Citizens and Immigration Services Website Please note that “most aliens” are “already registered”.
“However, the considerable number of aliens in the United States did not have a direct way to register and fulfill their obligations under INA 262,” he read. “For unregistered aliens to comply with their obligations under INA 262, USCIS has established a new form and process for registering. Aliens do not make excuses that they did not comply with this law.”
USCIS has indicated that the online registry will be available “in the coming days.”
Draft regulations viewed by Wall Street Journal He said illegal aliens who refuse to delegate could be fined up to $5,000 and could be sentenced to up to six months in prison.
The document reportedly showed that illegal immigrants who had not previously applied for asylum or work permits were provided for 30 days to submit a registration form.
Noem wrote in a memo about the registry that “aliens in this country face illegal choices.”
“They can go home and follow the legal process to come to the United States, or they can deal with the consequences of continuing to violate our laws,” she declared.
DHS spokesman Tricia McLaughlin said, “President Trump and Secretary Noem have an illegally clear message to the people of our country. You've left now. If you leave now, you may have the opportunity to enjoy our freedom and live your American dreams.”
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