This is nothing new. I don’t know when declaring race on the form started, but it has been there for years. I think it started before 2008, but I could be wrong
The article excerpt says it started in 2012. One would hope they have it right, since it's the point of the article.
If you're correct and it was 2008 or earlier, then the entire premise of the article -- that Obama's administration did it -- is totally false.
Just sayin'...