This marks the first time a dormant wartime registration system has been modernized with digital biometric capabilities. Unlike previous immigrant tracking systems, this combines historical legal precedent (1940 Act) with contemporary surveillance technology, creating a framework that could rapidly scale to universal digital ID requirements. The integration with DHS systems enables unprecedented cross-agency data sharing.
Trump Revives WWII Alien Registry: Digital Biometric Control Expands
📰 What Happened
On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14159 reviving Section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act from 1940. The order requires all non-citizens over 14 to register with DHS, submit biometric data including fingerprints, and carry registration documents. The revival of this WWII-era law has sparked multiple lawsuits challenging its constitutionality and privacy implications, particularly regarding the centralized collection and potential sharing of personal data across federal agencies.
📖 Prophetic Significance
The reactivation of this 1940s law using modern biometric systems reveals an emerging pattern of control infrastructure. The combination of Executive Order 14159's legal authority with DHS's technological capabilities creates a framework that aligns with Daniel 7:25's warning of changing 'times and laws.' The requirement for centralized registration and biometric tracking of specific populations mirrors Revelation 13's description of controlled movement and commerce. This development is particularly significant as it repurposes existing law rather than creating new legislation, potentially accelerating implementation while reducing legal obstacles.