U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson explains why he opposes automatic military draft registration

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date April 10, 2026, 1 p.m.
Last Updated April 10, 2026, 1 p.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/rep-jonathan-jackson-opposes-automatic-military-draft-registration/

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Starting in December, eligible men in the U.S. will be automatically registered for the military draft. Currently, men aged 18 to 26 are required to register through the Selective Service System online or at the DMV. But at the end of 2026 that changes as part of a measure tucked into the annual de...