Former President Donald Trump has ignited controversy with his latest Truth Social post. He announced plans for a new U.S. census that excludes undocumented immigrants—a move critics call “sickening” and legally questionable.

“I have instructed our Department of Commerce to immediately begin work on a new and highly accurate CENSUS… People who are in our Country illegally WILL NOT BE COUNTED,” Trump declared.

Why This Matters
The U.S. Constitution mandates a national census every 10 years. It includes all residents—citizens and non-citizens alike—and plays a critical role in:

Critics argue that excluding undocumented immigrants not only violates the Constitution, but also risks undermining critical data used across government and business sectors.