The Trump administration has proposed sweeping changes to the U.S. census that could exclude undocumented immigrants from population counts, reshaping how federal funding and congressional districts are determined. Alongside this shift, the Census Bureau is reviewing modifications to race and ethnicity questions as part of broader efforts to overhaul diversity initiatives within the government. Critics warn the proposed rule could have far-reaching political and demographic consequences, particularly in states with large immigrant populations. The move comes as part of the administration’s push to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs across federal agencies.
Census Bureau also considers race and ethnicity questions in overhaul that would have dramatic effect on voter mapsThe Trump administration on Wednesday proposed changes to the US census intended to exclude immigrants without legal status in addition to other groups, with potentially significant effects on the allocation of federal resources and drawing of districts in the US House of Representatives.In a proposed rule published in the Federal Register, the Census Bureau also announced it was considering changes to the data it collects about race and ethnicity, amid the Trump administration’s push to rid the government of diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Continue reading...
