A controversial proposal from the Trump administration seeks to eliminate questions about race from the upcoming census while potentially excluding millions of non-citizen residents from the official count. Critics argue this move directly contradicts the 14th Amendment’s requirement to include "the whole number of persons" in each state, raising concerns over undercounting and political representation. The plan could reshape how demographic data is collected and distributed, with implications for federal funding and congressional seats. Supporters claim it would streamline the process, but opponents warn of significant legal and constitutional challenges ahead.
A Trump census proposal would stop asking about race and exclude millions of U.S. residents from a count that the 14th Amendment says must include the "whole number of persons in each state."
