Fears of New Military Draft Crashes Selective Service Website

Agency blames 'spread of misinformation'

A photo released by the Iraqi Prime Minister's Press Office shows a burning vehicle at the Baghdad International Airport following an airstrike, in Baghdad, Iraq, early on Jan. 2, 2020. Iraqi Prime Minister's Press Office via AP

The U.S. Selective Service, the agency that maintains information on Americans who are subject to military conscription, said that its website crashed over the weekend following the spread of false information about a draft.

“Due to the spread of misinformation, our website is experiencing high traffic volumes at this time,” the Selective Service wrote on Twitter. “If you are attempting to register or verify registration, please check back later today as we are working to resolve this issue. We appreciate your patience.”