Trump demands a new census that excludes unauthorized residents

Multiple credible sources confirm that President Donald Trump has directed efforts to conduct a new census excluding undocumented immigrants. This initiative is framed as a departure from the traditional census practice, which counts every resident regardless of legal status.

Trump’s position is that people residing in the U.S. Illegally should not be counted in the census, which impacts congressional representation and federal resource allocation.

This demand has sparked significant controversy and legal debate, with critics arguing it conflicts with constitutional requirements under the 14th Amendment, which mandates counting all persons residing in the country.

The move also ties into political strategies related to the 2024 presidential election data and broader immigration policy debates.

Congressional and civil service officials have expressed concern about potential interference with the census process and its implications for future counts, including the 2030 census.