Sen. Jim Banks Calls For Review of 2020 Census Errors

What's happening

Sen. Jim Banks Calls For Review of 2020 Census Errors — What it is Senator Jim Banks, R-Ind., is urging the U.S. Census Bureau to address what he describes as significant errors in the 2020 Census that have resulted in an inaccurate allocation of congressional seats and Electoral College votes. In a letter sent to Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Banks requested an investigation into these discrepancies and emphasized the need for accurate data ahead of the 2030 Census. Why it matters Census Bureau to address what he describes as significant errors in the 2020 Census that have resulted in an inaccurate allocation of congressional seats and Electoral College votes The Census Bureau acknowledged in 2022 that the 2020 Census contained flaws in 14 states, impacting the political landscape until the next census Current U.S. law prohibits the use of mid-decade census results for congressional apportionment, meaning the inaccuracies will persist until 2030 Banks contends that the flawed census results have disproportionately benefited Democrats He emphasized that states with more illegal immigrants receive increased government funding and voting power, which he believes skews the political balance Key facts Senator Jim Banks, R-Ind., is urging the U.S Timeline & recent coverage See related posts on our site; this explainer updates when new reporting appears For deeper background, explore the sources below Primary sources Further reading & references (Additional background links will appear here as we cover this topic) This explainer pulls together the key facts, timeline, and official documents linked below to help readers follow the story as it develops. This explainer pulls together the key facts, timeline, and official documents linked below to help readers follow the story as it develops.

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This explainer pulls together the key facts, timeline, and official documents linked below to help readers follow the story as it develops. This explainer pulls together the key facts, timeline, and official documents linked below to help readers follow the story as it develops. This explainer pulls together the key facts, timeline, and official documents linked below to help readers follow the story as it develops.

This explainer pulls together the key facts, timeline, and official documents linked below to help readers follow the story as it develops. As more reporting is published, this page will be updated with additional context, primary documents, and a clearer picture of how the facts fit together. As more reporting is published, this page will be updated with additional context, primary documents, and a clearer picture of how the facts fit together. As more reporting is published, this page will be updated with additional context, primary documents, and a clearer picture of how the facts fit together. As more reporting is published, this page will be updated with additional context, primary documents, and a clearer picture of how the facts fit together. As more reporting is published, this page will be updated with additional context, primary documents, and a clearer picture of how the facts fit together. As more reporting is published, this page will be updated with additional context, primary documents, and a clearer picture of how the facts fit together. As more reporting is published, this page will be updated with additional context, primary documents, and a clearer picture of how the facts fit together. As more reporting is published, this page will be updated with additional context, primary documents, and a clearer picture of how the facts fit together. As more reporting is published, this page will be updated with additional context, primary documents, and a clearer picture of how the facts fit together. As more reporting is published, this page will be updated with additional context, primary documents, and a clearer picture of how the facts fit together. As more reporting is published, this page will be updated with additional context, primary documents, and a clearer picture of how the facts fit together. As more reporting is published, this page will be updated with additional context, primary documents, and a clearer picture of how the facts fit together. This explainer pulls together the key facts, timeline, and official documents linked below to help readers follow the story as it develops. What to watch next is whether new filings, agency actions, votes, or court decisions change the timeline—and how officials respond in the weeks ahead.

Why it matters

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Key facts & context

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Timeline & key developments

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Primary sources

• 2020 Census Undercount Overcount Rates By State — census.gov
• USCODE 2004 Title13 Chap5 SubchapII Sec141 — govinfo.gov

Further reading & references

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