Congressional seats are awarded by census count. Currently there are at least 7 million illegals in California. That is about 11 congressional seats more or less. Without the question on the census, we have to assume that whatever number comes up is the correct tally of US citizens.
The decision of John Roberts to queer the census perhaps will rank as the most dastardly deed of his judicial career. This census could be the last chance to save the Republic.
This ruling is completely intrusive on the powers of the executive branch. Why in the name of God does SCOTUS have any say in the President's reason? "'Cause I felt like it!" should be good enough reason. The only question SCOTUS is entitled to ask is "Does the President have the authority?" He does indeed.
It's my understanding the constutution says counting persons, not specifically legal citizens. That is the next legal battle battle - should non citizens be counted for representation?
I totally agree. Census awards districts and Reps. The EO ordering agencies to report data legal and illegals will not stop the awarding of Reps. Many agencies hate Republicans and our President and will stall and not comply or there will be any left wing Judge who will stop it and then it will go to SC where there is a now a precedent on “what is your motive” thinking going forward on all cases.
There really is no way to stop Roberts from here on out.
I really wish the “dirt would be exposed on Roberts” but I don’t see that happening. If our side tried to do so- there would be a leak, an investigation, calls for impeachment of the President, etc.
I am really angry and Ross and the DOJ lawyers who argued the case at SC.