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kkmarie

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

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