Letitia James: “These charges are baseless, and the president’s own public statements make clear that his only goal is political…”

This decision is a painful setback, but it will not be the final word.

Across the country, states are already deep into preparations for the 2026 elections. Now, at the last moment, the federal government is attempting to meddle in those preparations and potentially threaten countless Americans’ right to vote.

Dismantling these protections is a betrayal of American families, and the stakes are too high to allow this administration to once again put profits over people.

The Constitution is clear. Every person living in the United States, regardless of immigration status, must be counted in the Census.