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The Voorhis Act (18 U.S.C. § 2386) requires registration with the Attorney General of certain organizations, the purpose of which is to overthrow the government or a political subdivision thereof by the use of force and violence. The rules and regulations promulgated thereunder are set forth in 28 C.F.R. § 10.1 et seq.