Race, Identity, and Citizenship in the U.S. Census… in 1850

By Leo In April, the Supreme Court heard arguments in the case Department of Commerce v. New York and could render a decision any day on whether or not the 2020 federal census should include a question asking about citizenship status.  In January, a Federal District Court in New York ruled that commerce secretary, Wilbur Ross, … Continue reading Race, Identity, and Citizenship in the U.S. Census… in 1850