Summary

Immigrant rights advocates are raising concerns over the DHS’s new registry for undocumented migrants, warning it could lead to racial profiling and civil liberties violations.

Critics compare it to post-9/11 programs that disproportionately targeted Muslim communities and led to mass deportations.

Legal experts fear the requirement to carry proof of registration could create a “show me your papers” system.

Many believe fear of deportation will deter migrants from registering, while others challenge the legality of threatening jail time for noncompliance.