A proposal by the Trump administration seeks to eliminate questions about race and ethnicity from the upcoming U.S. census, a practice that has been part of the count since 1790. Historically, these questions have been used both to exclude and, in later years, to include people of color in national data collection. The move has sparked debate over its potential impact on demographic representation and policy planning. Critics argue that removing such questions could undermine efforts to track diversity and address disparities in the country.
The Trump administration wants to stop asking about race and ethnicity on the next U.S. census. Since 1790, the topic has been used to exclude people of color, and, more recently, for inclusion.
