Trump has directed changes in U.S. Census Bureau practices to exclude illegal immigrants from data collection. He claims this methodology will reflect 'modern day facts' and involve information from the 2024 Presidential Election. Experts are uncertain about what changes he envisions and their legality regarding mid-decade census use for apportionment. Implementing such changes would necessitate modifications to the Census Act, requiring Congressional approval, indicating potential political contention. Critics highlight the logistical difficulties of executing a mid-decade census quickly, raising concerns about the feasibility of Trump's approach.
Trump's instruction to the Commerce Department aims to modify the U.S. Census Bureau's data collection to exclude undocumented immigrants, affecting political representation and federal funding.
Experts indicate uncertainty around the legality and feasibility of changes to the census, especially regarding potential alterations to the process of apportionment.
Any significant updates to the census would require revisions to the Census Act and Congressional approval, which suggests imminent political conflicts.
Conducting a mid-decade census poses extensive logistical challenges, and experts express skepticism about the practicality of Trump's proposal.
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