Census Proposal Would Stop Counting Undocumented Immigrants—and Ignore Race and Sexual Orientation

A draft rule reviewed by WIRED would prevent the U.S. census from counting undocumented immigrants. To protect against 'distortions,' it would also bar questions about race and sexual orientation. The proposal, if enacted, would significantly alter demographic data collection, impacting federal funding and representation. Critics argue it would undercount populations and skew policy decisions.