Inclusion of Citizenship Question in 2020 Census Threatens Costly Undercount

Interview with Diana Pliego, Policy Associate with the National Immigration Law Center, conducted by Scott Harris

Diana Pliego examines the Trump Commerce Department’s recent announcement that it will be including a question on U.S. citizenship in the 2020 census, a move that critics charge will result in reduced participation among immigrants, undercounting populations, reduced congressional representation and depressed funding levels for federal programs.

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