Automatic Draft Registration Looms For Men By December
Automatic registration for men eligible for the military draft will commence by December, as the Selective Service System moves to implement a mandated change. This new rule, derived from defense policy legislation, will automatically register men by utilizing existing government databases. This transition aims to streamline the process, reduce administrative burdens, and potentially save taxpayer money by eliminating the need for individual self-registration. Despite legislative efforts, women remain ineligible for the draft, a point of contention and ongoing debate.