Republicans Introduce Legislation to Exclude Illegal Immigrants from Census Count

In a bid to prevent the distortion of congressional and presidential races, Republican lawmakers have proposed the Equal Representation Act.

Republican lawmakers have introduced the Equal Representation Act to ensure illegal immigrants are not counted in the census, aiming to protect the integrity of congressional and presidential races.
The legislation, supported by over 70 House members and 20 Senate Republicans, faces challenges in the Democratic-controlled Senate.
Experts warn that counting illegal immigrants in the census could distort the apportionment of House seats and electoral votes, potentially impacting elections.
President Biden's 2021 executive order mandates the inclusion of all residents, including noncitizens, in the census count, a move criticized by opponents.
The next census in 2030 will determine congressional seats and electoral votes, highlighting the ongoing debate over the inclusion of illegal immigrants in the count.