Mandatory registration requirement now in effect for some non-citizens, including students

By Selene Rivera  With President Donald Trump’s controversial measure requiring all immigrants over the age of 14 to register with the federal government taking effect, uncertainty, doubts, and confusion among immigrants are growing, as the measure sparks outrage and legal challenges across the country. The policy, established under Executive Order 14159, requires immigrants to provide fingerprints, residential addresses, and other personal info…

Actions against undocumented immigrants with temporary protections harm families with children, persons with disabilities and older adults

After President Donald Trump's controversial move that forces all immigrants over the age of 14 to register with the federal government comes into effect, uncertainty grows in the face of immigrants, doubts and confusion at the same time that the move triggers outrage and legal challenges across the country.

Mandatory registration requirement now in effect for some non-citizens, including students

A federal immigration registration requirement effective April 11 directs all non-citizens 14 years or older to share personal and immigration history information and be fingerprinted if they are staying in the U.S. for more than 30 days, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.  Aligned with a Jan. 20 Trump administration executive order, the policy primarily applies to people who are undocumented and have not previously made con…