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statute by 1950. After a dramatic overhaul of U.S. federal immigration law in 1952 and 1965, <br /> Congress shifted registration into regularized immigration applications and enforcement. Non- <br /> citizen "registration" essentially became wrapped up in individual immigration processes, <br /> meaning there was no longer any independent non-citizen registration process used in the <br /> modern-day U.S. immigration system. Mandatory registration is not commensurate with nor <br /> reflective of modern immigration law and practice, and it does not reflect the intent of our <br /> current set of laws. <br /> The Fast-Tracked Adoption of the IFR Deprives Opportunity for Meaningful Comment <br /> Finally, we are deeply concerned about the fast-tracking of this reckless rule, which will have <br /> devastating civil,judicial, and economic consequences. By claiming a"procedural rule" <br /> exception under the Administrative Procedure Act, the Department of Homeland Security will <br /> not consider public comments before imposing this registration requirement despite its sweeping <br /> effect in creating essentially a nation-wide "show-me-your-papers" regime. This procedural rule <br /> exception should not be invoked in context of this policy change which deeply alters the rights <br /> and interests of multiple parties in the U.S. Not only will noncitizen's lives be deeply affected by <br /> the implementation and enforcement of this new regime, but U.S. citizens, lawful permanent <br /> residents, and state and local governments will also face serious and troubling consequences as a <br /> result. In addition, public comments and consideration of adequate guardrails, oversight, and <br /> other measures to reduce and prevent the racial profiling of individuals must be considered <br /> before any regulation similar to this IFR go into effect. <br /> We highly condemn this Interim Final Rule and aim to work with our colleagues to establish <br /> adequate guardrails to ensure the rights and liberties afforded to every individual in the U.S. by <br /> the Constitution are protected and respected. The rule must not be fast-tracked and every public <br /> comment to the IFR must be carefully and thoughtfully considered to ensure adequate and <br /> necessary oversight. We call on the Department of Homeland Security to immediately rescind <br /> this IFR and abandon plans to develop a new registration process. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Delia C. Ramirez Adriano Espaillat <br /> Member of Congress Member of Congress <br />