Summary
Former President Trump wants a new census that excludes undocumented immigrants, which raises legal and constitutional questions. The U.S. Constitution requires a census every ten years, counting all residents, including noncitizens. It's unclear how Trump's proposal would change future census plans.
Key Facts
- Trump proposed a new census to exclude undocumented immigrants.
- The U.S. Constitution requires a census every ten years to count all residents.
- The 14th Amendment says all people in a state, not just citizens, should be counted.
- Trump's plan might face legal challenges as it conflicts with current law.
- The Commerce Department oversees the census, and it's unclear if they will act on Trump's proposal.
- The Census Bureau is already preparing test runs for the 2030 Census.
- Trump's past attempts to change the census during his presidency were blocked by the Supreme Court.
- Critics argue the Founding Fathers did not anticipate modern immigration issues.
