Supreme Court Rules 2020 Census Can End Early

Supreme Court Rules 2020 Census Can End Early

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The video discusses the controversy surrounding the U.S. census deadline. The White House appealed a court ruling to extend the census count to ensure accuracy. Local governments and civil rights groups sued, arguing that ending the count early would underrepresent minorities. The Trump administration aimed to complete the count by December 31st to influence congressional seat allocation. The Supreme Court's decision to halt the count lacked explanation, impacting the political landscape if results aren't delivered by Inauguration Day.

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What was the deadline for the census field count mentioned in the text?

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What was the reason local governments and civil rights groups sued the administration?

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How does the census data impact congressional seats and federal funding?

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What could happen if the president is not reelected in relation to the census?

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What was the Supreme Court's stance on the census count as mentioned in the text?

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