DOJ says it will continue to explore path for citizenship question as Trump considers executive order

The Trump administration confirmed Friday that it will press forward with efforts to add a citizenship question to next year's census, with President Donald Trump saying he’s exploring the possibility of reviving the question via executive order and government lawyers telling a federal judge that they've "been asked to reevaluate all available options."

But civil rights groups, Democratic-led state governments, and lower court judges said DOJ had expressed little interest in that data before or after it backed Ross’s move. Experts said adding the question would decrease the accuracy of voting-age citizen data because the query would lead a substantial number of people to avoid the entire survey.

The Constitution states that apportionment for congressional seats be based on “persons” — not citizens. Trump's statement could be seen as bolstering the claims of opponents of the question that the administration's true purpose in adding the question is to diminish the political power of Latinos and other immigrants, who tend to reside in areas represented by Democrats.

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Obviously, Dead Leader cannot take “no” for an answer. And it explains a lot of past behavior.

When they come to the door, with that question, I am going to refuse to answer that question.

The SCOTUS decisions are just 'suggestions' now.

Ignoring congressional process, being told NO by SCOTUS doesn't seem to deter the Crazy Man with Orange Hair! WhiteHouse NewsHour ABCWorldNews

It has been there before What’s the deal?

Sore LOSERS

The first thing as a Dem POTUS in 2021 I would do is to declare this cencus void, and do a new one without the citizen question.

Pretty clear realDonaldTrump can't comprehend that POTUS44 ExecutiveOrder were legal. Whereas the his have ALREADY been ruled unconstitional.

I wish the House would 'press forward' on impeaching that as*hole 🤮🤬

Does not care about the SC ruling or the rule of law. IDIOT!

All 'hail' Emperor Trump dotdotdot ;)

Well it will continue to be blocked by courts. But hey, it only matters to his base as “he’s fighting” lmao.

Man – a creature made at the end of the week’s work when God was tired- MT

The 2010 census was the first one in 190 years that didn’t ask a question regarding citizenship or naturalization. The media has been gaslighting you into thinking this is an unusual practice

Good.

Good news. The only reason anyone should care is if they need those illegal votes.

Against a Supreme Court decision? That’s illegal.

The only thing that Donald Duck needs to press forward is his empty brain against the toilet lid and flush. But to get up he would need a forklift because he is so fat. Don’t ever stand close to him because if he fell because of his weight, he would crush you. Sad,sad🦆🥵🤮😪

Let's see how realDonaldTrump efforts square with the Constitution and the Courts. So far the law of the land has not been on his side.

Trump's census question is a bike attempt to further gerrymander our voting system. Republicans can't seem to win anything unless they cheat. Trump got into power by these underhanded methods. He is lawless, egotistical and a racist. It is our job as Americans to stop this!

Shouldnt WE KNOW the ACTUAL number of Citizens? Especially since ONLY CITIZENS PAY TAXES and are ALLOWED TO VOTE IN NATIONAL ELECTIONS? Is that NOT WHY peopele SHED BLOOD and DIED For RIGHTS OF CITIZENS? Could I vote in ANOTHER COUNTRY IF I AM NOT A CITIZEN? Like CANADA, UK,Mex

Won’t happen

In other words no one will answer and we will have a false census.

Good luck Bozo Trump! I'm not filling it out! It's a racial witch hunt! Besides my ex-boyfriend is a lawyer & he's White! He's telling all Latinos not to fill it out! He called me & told me not to waste my damn time! We the People for the people & BI the people!

Trump was supposed to protect and defend America instead he constantly breaks our laws. Now he is ignoring the Supreme Court. You can be a patriot , love America and hate this President.

Yup just a new 5min so it’s a new baby fit. I can’t keep up with this manbaby. All I know is the more I observe the more I am embarrassed he is POTUS.

Now it’s a “path for citizenship” question. If the administration really believed in such things it wouldn’t be aggressively deporting people then rate-limiting immigration. These are plainly lies.

Good. Obama took it out Put it back in

Sorry I won't answer it if you do 45.

If Congress abdicates its responsibilities while its authority to hold the executive accountable is ignored If the Judiciary abdicates it’s responsibilities while its authority to hold executive accountable is ignored The executive become all powerful answering to no one.

That question is backed by Trump’s racism. Period.

The Supreme Court deemed it unconstitutional and I will NOT answer it. Supreme Court supersedes DOJ & Trump!

I’m not sure I understand the problem with asking asking about citizenship...isn’t it in every country’s right to know who I living there and using its services?

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Unfortunately POTUS is too stupid to understand the Federal Government has this information renewed every year through the IRS! Maybe if information is not accurate they should penalize businesses using illegal help! Trump Resorts!

🤦‍♂️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏿‍♀️ No, just no! He doesn't get to rule by decree! This is the United States of America damn it!

What? Are you saying that the Legislature, Executive and Judiciary are independent?

Cuz the fat clown cannot win without cheating and gerrymandering. I’m so tired of all of this - which is exactly what he wants - to throw insane idea salads at people so they get so exhausted and confused they stop paying attention. Vote this asshole out in 2020!!

Census is required under Article 1, which sets out the role of Congress. Congress needs to do something about the erosion of its power.

Sadly, Trump doesn't understand the president cannot overrule SCOTUS through executive order. Ignorance personified.

If Donald Trump is Successful in Ignoring a Supreme Court Order regarding the Census and adds a Question about Citizenship, then every American should refuse to fill out the form! We Do Not need to play in Trump’s Fantasy World!

Breaking the law again?

Good idea.

HE DIDNT EVEN KNOW THAT PLANES DID NOT EXIST IN 1812!

The 1900 and other censuses asked this question. What’s the big deal?

Even when the GOP steals SCOTUS seats, they can’t get this one through. That says a lot.

This smells like Stephen Miller conniving behind the scenes.

If the President uses executive order for everything he wants to implement, isn't our so-called democracy now a dictatorship? Serious question.

Fascist says what?

realDonaldTrump is a WhinyLittleBitch

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