The Census Bureau proposed changes to the US census on September 9, 2026, aimed at excluding immigrants without legal status, along with other groups. These changes could significantly impact the allocation of federal resources and the drawing of districts for the US House of Representatives. Additionally, the Census Bureau is considering modifications to the data collected regarding race and ethnicity, in line with the Trump administration's efforts to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs from government operations.
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Census Bureau proposes changes to exclude undocumented immigrants from US census
On September 9, 2026, the Census Bureau proposed changes to the US census that would exclude undocumented immigrants and potentially affect federal resource allocation and congressional districting. The proposal also includes considerations for changes in race and ethnicity data collection.
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