Harsh penalties for failing to register for the U.S. military draft as automatic registration is set to begin in 2026

expected to take effect in 2026, registration is set to become automatic for eligible individuals, removing the need for most men to sign up manually.

This new system marks one of the most significant shifts in more than half a century. In a statement outlining the change, the Selective Service System (SSS) said: “SSS will implement the change by December continue reading …