Trump Allies’ Lawsuits Signal Battle Over the Integrity and Future of the 2030 Census

The upcoming 2030 U.S. census, crucial for determining congressional representation and federal resource allocation, is already under fire from lawsuits spearheaded by allies of former President Donald Trump. These legal battles are more than procedural disputes—they represent a struggle over who counts as an American in our own democracy, with profound implications for national sovereignty and fair political power.Is America’s Foundational Count Being Politicized?At the heart of these lawsuits are attempts to exclude certain populations—particularly undocumented immigrants—from census counts used to redraw congressional districts. America First Legal, co-founded by Trump’s former deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, has filed suit...