Census Proposal Would Stop Counting Undocumented Immigrants—and Ignore Race and Sexual Orientation

A draft rule would prevent the U.S. Census from counting undocumented immigrants, citing concerns about “distortions.” The same draft would also bar questions about race and sexual orientation, raising potential political and demographic-data implications.

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A draft rule would prevent the U.S. Census from counting undocumented immigrants, citing concerns about “distortions.” The same draft would also bar questions about race and sexual orientation, raising potential political and demographic-data implications.