Keep a Citizenship Question Off the Census

The Department of Commerce has added a citizenship question to the 2020 Census. Should this be implemented, it would fundamentally undermine the integrity of the census.

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Keep a Citizenship Question Off the Census

Dear Official,

I write today to urge you to support legislation which ensures that a citizenship question is not included on the final 2020 Census questionnaire. 
 
The Department of Commerce has added a citizenship question to the 2020 Census. Should this be implemented, it would fundamentally compromise the integrity of the census. Including a citizenship question is likely to keep some people from responding to the questionnaire and others from responding truthfully, thereby undermining the accuracy of the data.  
 
In addition, there is no longer time to properly test a new question. Creation of the questionnaire is a complex process that requires years of evaluation. With little time left before the 2020 launch, a new question can no longer be subject to standard rigorous testing.  In fact, field testing for Census 2020 is already underway.
 
The importance of an accurate census cannot be overstated. An accurate census allows policy-makers in public, private, and non-profit sectors to make evidence-based decisions.
 
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of this matter.

Regards, Your Name

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