Automatic Draft Registration Raises Questions Among Young Americans
By Morgan Knight, Armani Durham and Zoe Cummings | Howard University News Service As the federal government moves toward automatically registering men ages 18 to 25 for the Selective Service System, a long-standing requirement tied to a potential military draft, confusion and concern are growing among young Americans. The policy shift is intended to streamline the registration process and increase compliance by using existing government databases, such as Social Security and DMV records, rather than relying on individuals to sign themselves […]