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US Census Bureau faces backlash over proposed race question changes · 1 source tracked

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The U.S. Census Bureau is facing significant public opposition to its proposal to stop asking about race and ethnicity on the 2030 Census. While the Bureau suggests this change could improve response rates and leverage existing government records, civil rights advocates argue it would allow the government to define individuals' race and ethnicity, leading to inaccurate data. Over 100,000 public comments have been submitted, with a vast majority opposing the proposal, highlighting concerns about its impact on civil rights enforcement and redistricting. AI

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US Census Bureau faces backlash over proposed race question changes · 1 source tracked

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Russell Contreras ·

    Fight over race questions intensifies ahead of 2030 Census deadline

    <p>A fight over whether the <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/10/trump-census-voting-maps-race-questions" target="_blank">2030 Census</a> should stop asking about <a href="https://www.census.gov/topics/population/race/about/faq.htm" target="_blank">race and ethnicity</a> has…

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