Trump administration proposes changes to census counting rules
Axios · September 10, 2026Original source ↗
What happened
The Trump administration has proposed altering the U.S. census rules by excluding undocumented immigrants from the population count. Additionally, the proposal considers removing questions about race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation from the census.
Why it matters
These proposed changes could impact congressional apportionment and raise questions about the accuracy and integrity of the census.
How this story affects people
How does this story affect you if you are an undocumented immigrant?
You could be excluded from the census count, which may impact your community's representation in Congress and access to federal resources. This change could also affect local services and funding that rely on accurate population data.
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