Trump's census plan could reshape voting maps, eliminate race questions
Summary
The Trump administration plans to change census rules by excluding undocumented immigrants from the population count used for political representation. The proposal also suggests removing questions about race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation from the census, which could affect civil rights enforcement and political maps.Key Facts
- The 2030 census proposal aims to exclude undocumented immigrants and people without lawful permanent status from the population count.
- The Census Bureau argues these people are not "true inhabitants" or do not have "usual residence" in the U.S. due to lack of "allegiance."
- Removing undocumented immigrants could cause states like California, Florida, and Texas to lose House seats.
- The proposal also suggests removing questions about race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation from the census questionnaire.
- Race and ethnicity questions have been part of the census since 1790 and are important for enforcing civil rights laws.
- The American Community Survey (ACS) will still ask demographic questions but is not a substitute for the census’s full population count.
- Legal challenges are expected, with New York’s Attorney General ready to oppose the changes.
- The plan follows failed attempts during Trump’s first term to add a citizenship question to the census.
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