Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) on Monday tweeted that when it comes to the 2020 Census, “[W]e have to count everybody – EVERYBODY.”
This is just real simple folks: we have to count everybody – EVERYBODY. To do otherwise is a disservice to Alabama and America
Why political experts believe the 2020 census is “critical” for Alabama https://t.co/H2xTJ5BQjf
— Doug Jones (@DougJones) April 29, 2019
Experts have said that if illegal aliens are counted, Alabama will almost certainly lose a congressional seat and electoral college vote.
This is why Attorney General Steve Marshall and Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) are suing the federal government, arguing that a citizenship question should be included in the upcoming Census so illegal aliens are not counted in congressional district apportionment.
Governor Kay Ivey has said she supports the lawsuit.
She has also formed a committee to encourage Alabamians to participate in the Census.
“If we do not reach maximum participation, we will be at serious risk of losing a congressional seat … and, very importantly, federal funding for Alabama. Both of these are crucial for our state’s future,” Ivey explained.
RELATED: State Rep. Wes Allen sponsors resolution calling for citizenship questions in 2020 census
Sean Ross is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @sean_yhn
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