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(Analyst's note: You absolutely must read this article. Is it just me, or do you see a long-term plan emerging by the democrats currently in power. Hmm-m-m-m. Once again we need to follow the "rule book." Our Constitution talks about how our "Representatives" numbers are established. Our "Representatives" do NOT represent non-citizens, so once again "We the People" must stand up and demand to be properly representative inaccordance with our Constitution. Remember the rule -- if you're up for reelection, your out. )
By cchmielenski
A recent story in the Wall Street Journal identified states that could have fewer Representatives in the House if the 2010 census doesn't ask about citizenship status. The Constitutionally mandated count not only impacts the reapportionment in the House, but also the Electoral College.
A recent story in the Wall Street Journal identified states that could have fewer Representatives in the House if the 2010 census doesn't ask about citizenship status. The Constitutionally mandated count not only impacts the reapportionment in the House, but also the Electoral College.
LSU law professor John S. Baker and demographer Elliott Stonecipher called for a count of only citizens in their Wall Street Journal editorial. According to the most recent survey conducted by the American Community Survey, more than 7 percent of the nation's total population consists of non-citizens (including illegal aliens). Ten states have non-citizen populations higher than the national average, which could cause them to gain representation, while many other states could suffer.
In the article, Baker and Stonecipher referenced a quote from Census Bureau executive Dr. Elizabeth Greico who said the survey form that will be used for the 2010 census will not ask about citizenship because "Congress has not asked us to do that."
If the 2010 census doesn't ask for citizenship status, California's population of 5.6 million non-citizens would result in the Golden State keeping or gaining more than five seats in the House. Other states would have to lose seats to make up for California's win. Not only would the reapportionment impact Congressional representation, but it would also impact the electoral college for the 2012 presidential election.
Check out our map of states that will be impacted if the 2010 census counts non-citizens (including illegal aliens), and if your state could be negatively impacted, visit your Action Buffet for a fax to send to your three Members of Congress.
Map of States Impacted if 2010 Census Doesn's Ask About Citizenship Status
The U.S. Constitution requires the federal government to count all Americans every 10 years for reapportioning seats in the House of Representatives. But the 2010 census will likely use a short survey form that doesn't ask individuals citizenship status. If this happens, it could cause an unfair distribution of House seats. States that contain a higher than average percentage of non-citizens could receive a disproportionately high number of House seats than states with a lower number of non-citizens.
The most recent American Community Survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau shows a total population of 298 million individuals living in the United States with more than 21 million being non-citizens. Counting only U.S. citizens would result in districts with approximately 635,000 people, whereby counting all individuals regardless of citizenship would create districts with more than 685,000 people. Therefore, the state of California that has 5.7 million non-citizen residents could gain five or more seats in the House.
In the map below, states colored in dark purple are likely to have fewer Representatives in the House if non-citizens (including illegal aliens) are included in reapportionment than if only citizens are considered. The states colored in lighter purple are vulnerable to having fewer. The states colored in orange are poised to benefit if non-citizens are included in apportionment.
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