The requirement that foreign nationals register with the federal government after entering the U.S. is not new. The so-called "alien registration requirement" (ARR) originated in the WWII-era Alien ...

In the United States, a “Green Card” certifies that a noncitizen or “alien” is legally authorized to live and work in the country. Over the years, the coveted document has gone by many names, ...

The alien registration requirement dates back to 1940, when Congress passed a law to require all foreign nationals to register with the federal government, provide biographic details, and carry proof ...