Washington: President Donald Trump said on August 7 that he has instructed the Commerce Department to change the way the Census Bureau collects data, seeking to exclude immigrants who are in the US illegally.
"People who are in our country illegally will not be counted in the census," Trump said, adding that he has directed the Department of Commerce to "immediately begin work on a new and highly accurate census."
The directive aims to reshape how the US population is counted, potentially affecting congressional representation, federal funding allocations, and policy planning. Since taking charge in January 2025, Trump has amped up efforts to deport immigrants living illegally in the US.
By seeking to exclude undocumented immigrants—who have historically been counted in census tallies regardless of legal status—Trump’s proposal could shift political representation and financial resources, potentially to the detriment of states with large immigrant populations.
However, the legality of such a move remains unclear, and constitutional and legal challenges are likely. Trump’s latest directive is also consistent with broader efforts to reshape the federal government’s statistical infrastructure. (Hindustan Times inputs)
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