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Federal Rule Proposals Could Reshape Who Is Counted in the 2030 Census

America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers
America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers

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Key developments: State officials are debating the creation of a statewide census office, signaling a push for more localized oversight of population counting (Spectrum News 1, Oct. 6, 2026). At the same time, …

Proposed 2026 Census Rule Would Limit Count to Citizens, Add Legal‑Status Question, and Drop Race Data

Key developments: On September 10, 2026 the U.S. Census Bureau released a proposed rule that would reshape the 2030 Census. The rule would restrict the apportionment count to only U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, introduce a possible citizenship question, …