President Donald Trump has called for a new U.S. census that excludes undocumented immigrants from the count.
In a statement posted on his social media platform, Trump directed the Department of Commerce to prepare for a census based on “modern-day facts and figures.”
He emphasized that individuals living in the country illegally will not be counted in the 2025 census.
This proposal aligns with the Republican Party’s broader Project 2025 agenda, which includes adding a citizenship question to the decennial census.
Supporters argue that such a question would provide more accurate data for enforcing the Voting Rights Act and congressional apportionment.
However, critics warn that it could deter immigrant communities from participating, leading to an undercount and potential loss of federal representation and funding.
Legal challenges are expected, as the U.S. Constitution mandates a count of all residents every ten years.
Trump’s previous attempts to add a citizenship question to the census were blocked by the Supreme Court in 2019 due to insufficient justification.
The proposed changes could significantly impact states with large undocumented populations, such as Texas, by reducing congressional representation and federal funding for vital services.
As the nation prepares for the 2030 census, the debate over the inclusion of a citizenship question remains a contentious issue in American politics.
This new proposal is set to reignite the national discussion over immigration, representation, and the accuracy of the census.
