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kkmarie

(344 posts)
24. Undocumented aren't permitted to vote
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 08:34 AM
Apr 11

But they (undocumented) are required by law to register for the Selective Service.
I can see that the incarnation and deportation of so many people will make the draft number of the real citizens more apt to be drawn to be drafted. Unless Krasnov makes the imprisoned fight his wars.

#SendBarron
#DraftMAGAFirst

Almost all male U.S. citizens and male immigrants (documented or undocumented) residing in the U.S. must register for Selective Service if they are 18 through 25 years old. This includes dual nationals, refugees, and permanent residents. Registration is required within 30 days of turning 18, and individuals can register until their 26th birthday.
Selective Service (.gov)

Who Must Register:
Male U.S. citizens born on or after Jan. 1, 1960.
Male immigrants living in the U.S., including permanent residents, asylum seekers, and undocumented residents.
Dual nationals.
Residents of U.S. territories.

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Great question... sop Apr 10 #1
The draft is run by the federal government; voting is run by state governments. Different "theys." WhiskeyGrinder Apr 10 #2
But the are trying to eliminate automatic registration by the states. Mblaze Apr 10 #9
Trump is trying to change that and federalize voting. Probably never happen. Martin68 Apr 10 #10
There really is no reason for not being registered to vote. Katinfl Apr 10 #3
I don't think it is all states...nt Wounded Bear Apr 10 #4
This message was self-deleted by its author orangecrush Apr 10 #5
It should be orangecrush Apr 10 #6
Conservatives and REPUBLICANs don't want to dave99 Apr 10 #20
That may be true but think how convenient it would be to register to vote. Katinfl Apr 10 #19
One poor girl (a likely student) who was registered to vote in our county, had to renew her DL LeftInTX Apr 10 #18
actually the TDL can be from out of state. You are registered to vote in a county yellowdogintexas Apr 11 #22
They could Rebl2 Apr 10 #7
It could happen orangecrush Apr 10 #12
Because they want to wield power, not lose it in an election. Omnipresent Apr 10 #8
Damn straight orangecrush Apr 10 #11
Because (R)'s would lose elections. ... aggiesal Apr 10 #13
Funny how that works orangecrush Apr 10 #14
In Pennsylvania new drivers (at least 18) are automatically registered to vote ... FakeNoose Apr 10 #15
hell no. i wont go. im too old. AllaN01Bear Apr 10 #16
The franchise and participation relogic Apr 10 #17
Isn't the registration only for males? efhmc Apr 10 #21
For Which Party? ColoringFool Apr 11 #23
Undocumented aren't permitted to vote kkmarie Apr 11 #24
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