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Heritage Foundation Project Wants To Weaponize Selective Service Registration Against Immigrants

Edward Hasbrouck

Feb 2, 2025 /  / Antiwar -  According to an exclusive report by Fox News, the Oversight Project of the Heritage Foundation is filing Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) requests with the Selective Service System and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for records of how many “illegal immigrants” may have violated US law by failing to register with the SSS for a possible future military draft. Fox News quotes the FOIA request as alleging that, “there is widespread criminal non-compliance by such aliens”.

The Oversight Project appears to misunderstand both immigration and Selective Service law. With respect to “illegal immigrants”, seeking asylum isn’t illegal – it’s a human right. By international treaty, penalties cannot lawfully be imposed on refugees for “illegal entry or presence”. And failing to register with the Selective Service System is a crime only if it is “knowing and willful”, which it usually isn’t. Most immigrants are unaware, until the question comes up on an application for naturalization, that they are supposed to sign up for a possible U.S. draft even if they aren’t U.S. citizens.

Not Available for Your War

A Personal Reflection | español

War Liberation: Not Available for Your War2/17/2025 / NNOMY - In a world where conflicts often seem inevitable and the call to arms echoes throughout history, I find myself standing at a crossroads, choosing a path less trodden. The idea of war, with its inherent violence and suffering, clashes profoundly with my core beliefs and values. I have come to realize that participation in such conflicts is not a matter of bravery or cowardice but a profound reflection of one's principles and conscience.

From a young age, I was taught the importance of empathy, compassion, and the sanctity of life. These values have shaped my worldview, leading me to question the justifications for war and the price humanity pays in its wake. The stories of those who have suffered—the innocent lives lost, families torn apart, and communities devastated—resonate deeply within me. It is these very stories that fuel my conviction to take a stand against participating in or supporting wars.

Refusing to engage in war is not an act of indifference or apathy. On the contrary, it is a conscious choice rooted in the belief that there are alternative paths to resolving conflicts—paths that prioritize dialogue, understanding, and reconciliation over destruction and animosity. It is a belief in the power of humanity to rise above its baser instincts and seek solutions that uplift rather than degrade.

The decision to be "Not Available for Your War" is also a testament to the strength of one's moral compass. It is a declaration that my allegiance lies not with the machinery of war, but with the principles of peace and justice. It is an acknowledgment that while the pressures to conform and the fear of judgment may be overwhelming, staying true to one's convictions is paramount.

In this personal journey, I have drawn inspiration from historical figures and contemporary voices who have championed the cause of peace. From Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolence to Malala Yousafzai's advocacy for education and equality, these individuals have shown that the fight for a better world does not require weapons but unwavering resolve and a commitment to positive change.

Ultimately, my stance is a call to introspection for all who find themselves grappling with the question of war. It is an invitation to explore the deeper values that define us as individuals and to consider the long-term impact of our choices on the world. By choosing to be "Not Available for Your War," I am choosing to be an advocate for peace, a voice for those who suffer in silence, and a beacon of hope for a future where conflicts are resolved through compassion and understanding.

 

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Rep. Sara Jacobs: FY 2025 NDAA Will Undermine Military Recruitment

Glad to join @Sdmac_official for their 2024 Military Economic Impact Report rollout highlighting the importance of lowering costs for military families and how San Diego is driving innovation in defense and technology. I will keep prioritizing these important issues in Congress.December 11, 2024 / Congresswoman Sarah Jacobs / Media CenterPress Releases - Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) released the following statement after voting against the FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included a gender-affirming care ban for dependents. If passed into law, this would mark the first time that Congress put anti-LGBTQ+ provisions into statute since Don't Ask, Don't Tell and the Defense of Marriage Act in the 1990s. This year’s NDAA also failed to include Rep. Jacobs’ bipartisan and bicameral provision to expand TRICARE coverage of IVF and other assisted reproductive technology to service members and their spouses.

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How will Project 2025 influence the remilitarization of American Youth?

2025 Classroom12/21/2024 / NNOMY - Project 2025 is an authoritarian policy playbook to take over the federal government and enact a radical, far-right agenda that strips Americans of their rights and their ability to have a say in government or gain a foothold in the nation’s middle class. The plan consolidates power in the presidency by gutting the civil service; overruling the long-standing independence of government agencies; weaponizing the Department of Justice; and abolishing government agencies, such as the Department of Education, that support the public interest.1

Project 2025 is a comprehensive policy agenda proposed by a coalition of conservative organizations. It aims to reshape federal government policies across multiple sectors, including education, healthcare, and civil rights2. One of the concerns raised by critics is that Project 2025 could lead to the remilitarization of American youth by promoting policies that increase military recruitment and influence in schools2.

 

Seeking Relief From Brain Injury, Some Veterans Turn to Psychedelics

Unable to find effective treatments at home, veterans with brain-injury symptoms are going abroad for psychedelics like ibogaine that are illegal in the U.S.

 

A veteran wore an eye cover and headphones during an ibogaine therapy retreat at a clinic near Tijuana, Mexico, in July.

 

Dec. 16, 2024 / Dave Philipps / New York Times -  A veteran wore an eye cover and headphones during an ibogaine therapy retreat at a clinic near Tijuana, Mexico, in July.

A van full of U.S. Special Operations veterans crossed the border into Mexico on a sunny day in July to execute a mission that, even to them, sounded pretty far out.

Over a period of 48 hours, they planned to swallow a psychedelic extract from the bark of a West African shrub, fall into a void of dark hallucinations and then have their consciousness shattered by smoking the poison of a desert toad. 

 

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Proposal for "automatic" draft registration removed from NDAA

Excerpt from conference report on the NDAA for FY 2025.An ill-considered and unworkable proposal by the Selective Service System to try to "automatically" register all men ages 18-26 for a possible future military draft has been removed from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025.

The proposal for "automatic" draft registration was included in both the House and Senate versions of this year's NDAA -- without hearings, budget review, or debate -- but was removed during closed-door House-Senate conference negotiations.

A proposal to expand Selective Service to young women as well as young men, which was included in the Senate version of the NDAA but not in the House version, was also removed by the House-Senate conference.

The conference proposal for the FY 2025 NDAA has yet to be considered by either the House or Senate, although it is likely to be one of the highest priorities for the brief "lame-duck" sitting before the end of this session of Congress. The conference proposal could, in theory, be amended during floor consideration in either or both chambers. In practice, however, members of Congress probably have higher priorities for last-minute compromises on the NDAA. The proposals for expansion and attempted automation of draft registration are unlikely to be reinstated in this year's NDAA before it is enacted.

This doesn't mean that Congress has put a stake through the heart of either of these proposals. That would happen only if Congress ended Selective Service registration entirely. The latest version of the Selective Service Repeal Act, S. 4881 in the 188th Congress, never made it out of committee and seems destined to die at the end of this session. Urge your U.S. Representative and Senators to reintroduce it in the new Congress!

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