The following statement is from Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of NAACP on the Trump Administration’s decision not to include the controversial citizenship question to the 2020 Census:
“The Census is too important to be tainted or compromised. It determines our political representation, allocates federal resources, and helps to enforce civil rights laws. Now, it is time to focus on ensuring an accurate count for all communities. We must all stand up and be counted.”
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ABOUT THE NAACP:
Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest nonpartisan civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities. You can read more about the NAACP’s work and our six “Game Changer” issue areas by visiting NAACP.org.