Karoline Leavitt, the newly appointed White House Press Secretary, has announced a stringent immigration enforcement measure requiring all foreign nationals staying in the U.S. for more than 30 days to register with the federal government—or face imprisonment, fines, deportation, and a permanent ban.

Leavitt defends the policy as both legal and logical, arguing that it ensures compliance with visa terms, strengthens national security, and prevents illegal overstays. “This is a common-sense measure to uphold the rule of law,” she stated. “If you are here legally, you have nothing to fear—but if not, you will be arrested, fined, deported, and never allowed back.”

Supporters applaud the move as necessary to deter illegal immigration and enhance tracking of foreign visitors, comparing it to registration systems used by other nations. Critics, however, claim it could create bureaucratic hurdles for tourists, students, and business travelers while raising concerns about privacy and profiling.

Leavitt emphasizes that the policy applies to all foreign nationals, ensuring fairness, and aligns with existing laws that already require certain visa holders to report their status. The administration insists this is not extreme but a reasonable enforcement of long-standing immigration rules.