Today, Explained Supreme Count
Jun 27, 2019
Join Hansi Lo Wang, NPR’s national correspondent, as he breaks down a pivotal Supreme Court ruling regarding the 2020 census, revealing skepticism surrounding the Trump administration’s motives. He dives into the manipulation of redistricting strategies that impact electoral demographics. Wang also discusses how newly uncovered documents shed light on these tactics and examines the Court's stance on partisan gerrymandering, exploring how recent decisions could skew electoral boundaries in favor of specific political parties.
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Census Citizenship Question Ruling
- The Supreme Court blocked the citizenship question from the 2020 census, deeming the Trump administration's reasoning "contrived."
- The court questioned the explanation of protecting minority voting rights, leaving room for a more valid justification.
Hofler's Hard Drives
- Deceased GOP strategist Thomas Hofler's hard drives revealed documents suggesting the citizenship question aimed to benefit Republicans.
- His study concluded that adding the question would give an advantage to Republicans and non-Hispanic whites during redistricting.
Census Bureau's Printing Deadline
- The Census Bureau faces a July 1st printing deadline and needs to know whether the citizenship question will be included.
- Delaying the printing process risks jeopardizing census preparations, including worker training and advertising campaigns.