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Trump Allies Challenge Census Methods with Two Lawsuits

1/11/2026

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Trump Allies Challenge Census

Two lawsuits could affect the upcoming U.S. census as allies of U.S. President Donald Trump challenge Census Bureau's methods for counting residents.
A Florida-led suit by America First Legal seeks to revise 2020 census figures and limit privacy protections for 2030.
A Louisiana suit aims to exclude undocumented immigrants from congressional apportionment.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser expanded a suit against the Trump administration, alleging a 'revenge campaign' against Colorado.

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States Sue Trump

Five Democratic-led states, including California and New York, sued the Trump administration to block a $10 billion funding freeze for child care and social services.
The states say the freeze is unconstitutional and politically motivated, lacking evidence of fraud.
They call the two-week documentation demand unreasonable and invasive.
Letitia James, New York Attorney General, says the funding is crucial for vulnerable families and the suit seeks immediate release of funds.

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Trump Allies Challenge Census

Two lawsuits could affect the upcoming U.S. census as allies of U.S. President Donald Trump challenge Census Bureau's methods for counting residents.
A Florida-led suit by America First Legal seeks to revise 2020 census figures and limit privacy protections for 2030.
A Louisiana suit aims to exclude undocumented immigrants from congressional apportionment.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser expanded a suit against the Trump administration, alleging a 'revenge campaign' against Colorado.

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