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President Trump announced he is considering an executive order to include a citizenship question on the 2020 Census despite a Supreme Court ruling blocking the move. Critics expressed concern over Trump's statement that the census is used to "find out everything about everybody," arguing it should be a simple headcount.
Census Citizenship Question, Supreme Court, Executive Privilege
The House Oversight Committee voted to hold Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in contempt over documents related to the 2020 Census citizenship question. President Trump defended the question, arguing it is "ridiculous" not to ask about citizenship status. The Supreme Court is expected to rule on the legality of including the question, which critics say will discourage immigrant participation.
2020 Census, Citizenship Question Dispute
The Supreme Court heard arguments regarding the inclusion of a citizenship question in the 2020 census. The hosts discuss the political implications for congressional redistricting and the Democratic push to allow incarcerated felons to vote.
In light of the controversy over adding a citizenship question to the 2020 Census, the hosts review historical census questions from the 19th century. These included inquiries about "idiotic or insane" household members, "deaf and dumb" slaves, and "paupers." The questions became significantly less invasive by the 1900 census under Teddy Roosevelt.
2020 US Census, Citizenship Question Controversy
The Trump administration's decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census has sparked lawsuits from California and other states. Critics argue the question will intimidate immigrant communities, leading to an undercount that affects federal funding and congressional representation. The hosts explain the constitutional purpose of the census and the political stakes involved in counting non-citizens.
Census Solutions, Redefining Citizenship
The hosts propose a simplified census with no demographic questions to avoid privacy concerns, though they admit it is unlikely to happen. They predict that activists will eventually message undocumented immigrants to check the "citizen" box to avoid ICE scrutiny. This leads to a discussion on the evolving definition of "citizen" in a globalized society.
