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Census

The US Census is the once-in-a-decade process of counting every resident in the country. This data is then used to create district maps during the redistricting cycle.

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Take Action: Oppose Unconstitutional Census Rule Change

LWVUS Action Alert-Congress

Submitted by South Carolina in October 2026.

Action Alerts

On Sept. 10, 2026, the Census Bureau proposed change to the residence rule that would impact who is included in census apportionment data. The League and our partners believe this proposal is unconstitutional and violates federal law that affirms that the census should count all people who reside in a state, regardless of their immigration status, age, or eligibility to vote. Voice your opposition by Nov. 2.

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Tell Congress the Census Must Count All People

Action Alert - League of Women Voters (Protestors with US flag)

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in January 2026.

Action Alerts

Last year, the House and Senate introduced the Equal Representation Act (H.R.151 and S.2205) to add a citizenship question to the 2030 Census and exclude noncitizens from the apportionment process, which determines the number of members each US state sends to the House of Representatives.

Tell your Members of Congress the Census must count all people!

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