Trump Administration Can Require Immigrants Living In U.S. Illegally To Register With Federal Government, Judge Rules

Topline A federal judge sided with the Trump administration Thursday, clearing the way for a policy that requires people in the U.S. illegally to register with the federal government and marking another win for the White House in its crackdown on illegal immigration.

The judge issued his ruling Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Guillermo Arias / AFP) (Photo by GUILLERMO ..



. More ARIAS/AFP via Getty Images) Key Facts District Court Judge Trevor N. McFadden ruled against a coalition of immigration advocacy organizations in a filing , allowing the Trump administration to put the requirement into effect Friday.

McFadden said the coalition “failed to show” their arguments had a “substantial likelihood of standing” after the advocacy organizations said the rule lacked clarity over what types of immigrants would already be considered as registered. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

.