WATCH: Young men in U.S. to be automatically registered into military draft
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The U.S. government will automatically register young men for the military draft starting in December.
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Young men aged 18-25 will no longer need to manually register for Selective Service, simplifying their federal obligation.
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The U.S. government plans to implement a system by December that will automatically register young men for the military draft. This policy was signed into law by President Trump last year. This change streamlines the Selective Service registration process, which previously required individuals to register manually upon turning 18. The automatic registration aims to ensure compliance with federal law requiring all male U.S. citizens and immigrants aged 18-25 to register for potential military conscription. This development signifies a significant shift in how the nation maintains its readiness for a potential military draft.
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President Trump signed the policy into law last year, and the system will be implemented by December.
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