issued a memo calling on the U.S. Census Bureau to subtract non-citizens from the final count for the purposes of allocating political power.
That is illegal and will not stand — the Constitution requires a count of every person in this country. But if we don't fight back and ensure non-citizens are counted by completing the Census, we will be dealing with the consequences for years and people will suffer.As a queer immigrant, it is especially hurtful to see the consistent attacks this administration has inflicted on communities like mine, including many of my family members.
My relatives have avoided disclosing their citizenship status for the fear of ridicule, discrimination, and judgement from the general public.