Trump admin proposes excluding undocumented immigrants from census apportionment
The Trump administration proposed a rule to exclude undocumented immigrants from census counts used for apportionment and redistricting, which would shift House seats and federal funding toward Republican-leaning areas. The Census Bureau is also reviewing race and ethnicity data collection. The proposal faces legal challenges and is part of a broader effort to alter demographic representation.
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US: Trump Admin Proposes Excluding Undocumented Immigrants from Census Apportionment
The Trump administration has proposed excluding 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.