Missouri Lawsuit Over Census Rules Dismissed After Federal Proposal
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Updated Sep 22
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What happened
Missouri sued the Department of Commerce to force the federal government to exclude certain immigrants from the population count used for distributing federal funds and apportioning political power. The Census Bureau subsequently proposed a rule that takes steps to exclude millions of immigrants by changing how residence is defined and pitching a future immigration status question. A judge later dismissed Missouri's lawsuit without prejudice.
Why it matters
The lawsuit challenged the method of population counting used to allocate federal funds and political power. The Census Bureau's new, unfinished rule suggests a change in how immigrants are counted, which could affect the distribution of federal funds to states.
Who's involved
- MissouriThe state that sued the Department of Commerce regarding census rules and fund distribution.
- Catherine HanawayThe politician whose office is leading the legal defense of the administration against the proposed rule.
- RepublicansThe political party whose defense of the policy is tied to state political power.
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The entities involved
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Missouri
state of the United States of America
Related events
- Trump's orders initiated redistricting in Missouri, which foreshadows future election issues.
- Missouri is reportedly seeking to utilize a congressional map that was backed by Donald Trump.
- State court rulings in Missouri are being challenged under federal law.
- The Supreme Court is reviewing proceedings regarding gerrymandering in Missouri, specifically reviewing policy direction given by Donald Trump.
- Missouri Supreme Court throws out congressional maps requested by Donald Trump.