Trump’s unconstitutional attack on the census
- Posted on September 11, 2026
- By Washington Post
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In brief
The Trump administration's proposed exclusion of undocumented immigrants from the 2030 census raises serious constitutional concerns. Legal experts argue that systematically removing millions of residents from the official population count violates the 14th Amendment's apportionment clause, which requires all persons residing in the United States to be counted. This policy could fundamentally alter congressional representation and federal funding distribution across states.
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Trump’s unconstitutional attack on the census
Willfully excluding millions from the 2030 count would plainly violate the 14th Amendment.
