Trump orders new census excluding undocumented immigrants

President Trump proposes a census excluding undocumented immigrants in a recent social media post.

Trump pushes for census that excludes undocumented immigrants

President Donald Trump announced that he has instructed the U.S. Commerce Department to create a new census that will exclude undocumented immigrants. In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the planned census as a "new and highly accurate CENSUS" based on contemporary data, specifically referencing data from the 2024 Presidential Election. He emphasized that individuals residing in the country illegally will not be counted. This move follows a previous attempt during his first term to remove undocumented immigrants from the census and to include a citizenship question, both of which faced significant opposition.

Trump's push for a revised census reflects a persistent effort to reshape immigration policy and population counting in the U.S. The decision to exclude undocumented immigrants may intensify debates over representation and resource allocation, as census data plays a crucial role in congressional seat distribution and federal funding. Critics argue this could result in an inaccurate picture of the population, affecting communities that rely on government services. Observers may see this as another attempt by Trump to solidify his base ahead of the upcoming election, raising questions about the long-term implications for U.S. demographics and civic engagement.

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The impact of this decision could resonate well beyond election cycles.