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Trump admin proposes excluding undocumented immigrants from census apportionment
Guardian WorldLO·US·about 23 hours ago
The Trump administration proposed altering census rules to count only citizens and permanent residents, potentially shifting political representation and federal funding. This marks a significant policy shift with implications for state-level apportionment and resource allocation, though it faces legal and logistical hurdles before the 2030 census.
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The Trump administration has proposed a rule to exclude undocumented immigrants from census counts used for congressional apportionment and redistricting. This policy shift, if implemented, would reallocate House seats and federal funding, primarily benefiting Republican-leaning areas. The proposal faces significant legal challenges and logistical hurdles.