A Trump administration proposal would exclude some noncitizens from the 2030 census, a move critics say could reshape House apportionment and federal funding.
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01Summary
- 01The proposal, posted in September, would exclude noncitizens without permanent resident status from the census count used for congressional representation.
- 02It could also affect funding for education, healthcare, food assistance and emergency management programmes in areas with many immigrants.
- 03The rule would exclude millions of people, including those on student visas, with temporary protected status, refugees and asylum seekers.
- 04Critics say the change conflicts with the 14th Amendment, while supporters argue counting all residents rewards illegal immigration.
- 05The public can comment on the rule until 2 November, and opponents expect the issue to end up in court.
02Why it matters
A change to how the census counts residents could alter House seats and the flow of federal money for key public services. States and communities with large immigrant populations could be hit first if the rule is adopted.
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