

Politics Feb 14

The justices could decide Friday or early next week whether they will hear the government's appeal.
By Marcia Coyle
Nation Jan 07

One expert said the question would worsen the undercount of Latinos and non-citizens compared with other groups.
By Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press
Politics Nov 02

More than a dozen states and big cities, among others, have sued over Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross' decision to add a citizenship question to the census for the first time since 1950.
By Associated Press
Politics Oct 29

The request submitted to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Monday says a federal judge in New York should not move forward with a Nov. 5 trial exploring whether Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross improperly decided the census should ask about citizenship for…
By Associated Press
Oct 23

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press
The Supreme Court is siding with the Trump administration to block the questioning of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross about his decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census.
Jun 06

By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press
The lawsuit, filed by the American Civil Liberties Union and others, claims the question intentionally discriminates against immigrants and will increase fear in their communities. It alleges census participation will be depressed, diluting the economic and political power of residents…
May 08

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press
John Gore, acting assistant attorney general, was scheduled to testify Tuesday as the committee reviewed the Census Bureau's readiness for the 2020 Census. He did not attend the hearing.
Apr 03

By Associated Press
Seventeen states, the District of Columbia and six cities have sued the U.S. government, saying plans to add a citizenship demand to the census questionnaire is unconstitutional.
Mar 28

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press
The NAACP is spearheading a lawsuit against the Census Bureau and President Donald Trump, warning that the federal government is unprepared for the 2020 Census.
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