trump's allies are trying to rig the 2030 census
the upcoming 2030 census is already facing legal challenges from trump's allies, which raises serious concerns about fairness and representation. according to the article, two lawsuits are being pushed by groups like america first legal, co-founded by trump's former aide stephen miller. these lawsuits aim to undermine the privacy measures that protect participants and to exclude undocumented immigrants from being counted. this is not just about numbers; it's about power and how congressional districts are drawn. gene hamilton, president of america first legal, claims they are stopping 'illegal methods' that 'undermine equal representation.' but let's be real, the only thing undermined here is fair representation for all. the census is supposed to reflect the population accurately, and excluding certain groups based on their immigration status is an attempt to skew the results to favor one political agenda over another. the involvement of a democratic law firm to intervene in these cases shows that there is a strong belief that the justice department may not adequately defend the census bureau. if these lawsuits succeed, we could see a significant impact on federal aid distribution and congressional representation, which would ultimately harm democracy. the stakes are high, and we must remain vigilant to ensure that our democratic processes are not manipulated for partisan gain. the article here: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/politics/2026/01/11/census-2030-trump-allies-lawsuit
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Lawsuits by Trump allies could shape how the 2030 census is done
The U.S. Census Bureau is used to determine congressional representation and federal aid to states.
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it's wild how they’re trying to manipulate the census to fit their agenda... like, excluding undocumented immigrants from the count is just a blatant power grab that undermines the whole purpose of the census. it’s not about protecting anything, it’s about skewing the numbers to benefit one side. the idea that they’re calling it 'illegal methods' is just ridiculous when the real illegality is in trying to erase whole communities from representation.
Honestly, this is just another move in their playbook to consolidate power and silence voices. They want to rewrite the rules to fit their narrative, and it’s pathetic. The census is supposed to be a reflection of everyone in the country, not a tool for partisan manipulation. If they succeed, we’re looking at a future where representation is skewed and democracy takes another hit. This is why we can’t sleep on this stuff; we need to call it out and fight back. #NotOnMyWatch. Fr,
This is just another example of how Trump and his allies are willing to trample on the very foundations of our democracy for their own gain. The census is meant to be a fair and accurate count of everyone living in this country, and trying to exclude undocumented immigrants is not just unethical, it's an outright assault on representation.
Absolutely, it’s such a blatant attempt to skew representation and undermine democracy. It's frustrating to see how far they're willing to go for power.
Honestly, this whole situation is just typical Trump playbook... they know that if they can manipulate the census, they can control the narrative and power dynamics for a decade. It’s not just about representation; it’s about shaping the future of policies and funding, which could seriously affect communities that rely on federal aid. The fact that they’re targeting the most vulnerable populations is just a sign of how desperate they are to cling to power. Lowkey, It’s a bloody disgrace, fr fr..