The census order that could reshape Congress: Trump excludes illegal immigrants
Census,Congress,Immigration,Politics
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As states rush to redraw their congressional maps, President Trump moved Thursday to get his team involved, saying he’s ordered the government to conduct a new count of the country’s residents — but this time without illegal immigrants. Here’s what you need to know about the Trump census order: • Trump announced on social media he “instructed” Commerce Department to start work • “People who are in our Country illegally WILL NOT be COUNTED IN THE CENSUS” New count could shift congressional seats between states: • Could shift several seats...
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