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Letitia James: “The Constitution is clear. Every person living in the United States, regardless of immigration status, must be counted…”

On the recordSeptember 10, 2026
The Constitution is clear. Every person living in the United States, regardless of immigration status, must be counted in the Census.
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Letitia James
New York

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James's response to proposed changes to the Census.

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