Illegal aliens flooding our border unfairly influence elections for Democrats, without even voting
President Joe Biden’s decision to reverse former President Donald Trump’s order excluding noncitizens from the census has raised questions. At the same time, Biden has issued executive orders that have weakened border security. This move by the left is seen as an attempt to manipulate elections through apportionment, as illegal immigrants cannot vote but can impact the political landscape.
The apportionment of congressional seats and electoral college votes is based on the number of residents in an area. Trump’s memo in July 2020 excluded illegal immigrants from the census, which determines representation in Washington. However, Biden reversed this policy and ordered the inclusion of illegal immigrants and noncitizens in the census.
This means that American citizens are not receiving fair representation in their government.
States can gain or lose congressional seats based on their population, even if some of that population cannot vote. The presence of millions of illegal immigrants, particularly in left-leaning cities, dilutes the voting power of American citizens in less populated areas.
Democrats are aware of this strategy.
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During a 2021 hearing, Democrat New York Rep. Yvette Clark openly stated that her district could absorb more migrants for redistricting purposes. This statement has prompted Republican senators to introduce the “Equal Representation Act,” which would require only legal citizens to be counted for congressional districts and the Electoral College map.
Sanctuary Cities
“Sanctuary cities,” which refuse to enforce immigration laws and provide support to illegal residents, have long challenged federal immigration policy. These cities and left-leaning states have an incentive to attract illegal immigrants to adjust for apportionment.
As residents leave blue states for more favorable states, Democrats need to replenish their population. Including illegal immigrants in the census data helps Democrats maintain their power.
Constitutionally Suspect
The framers of the Constitution likely did not intend for illegal immigrants to be counted in apportionment. The original census clause and the 14th Amendment both refer to counting “persons,” but it is unlikely that this included those residing illegally in the states.
Prior to the Constitution’s ratification, northern states argued against counting slaves in apportionment to prevent slaveholding states from having disproportionate representation. The three-fifths compromise also discouraged slaveholding states from importing more slaves for increased representation.
No ‘Colorable Constitutional Claim’
Lower courts blocked Trump’s memorandum, claiming it violated the Constitution and federal census statutes. The Supreme Court has not yet ruled on whether illegal immigrants should be counted for apportionment. However, in a previous case, the court stated that illegal immigrants are not entitled to the benefits of citizenship.
If voting is exclusive to citizens, it is questionable whether illegal immigrants should have the power to dilute the weight of a vote by artificially increasing the population in certain areas. Yet, Democrats are allowing this to happen.
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What are the implications of President Biden’s decision to reverse the order excluding noncitizens from the census on the integrity of apportionment and representation in the United States?
President Joe Biden’s recent decision to reverse former President Donald Trump’s order excluding noncitizens from the census has sparked debate and raised questions about the integrity of apportionment and representation in the United States. It is important to examine the implications of this move and the potential impact it may have on future elections.
The apportionment of congressional seats and electoral college votes is based on the number of residents in a given area. In July 2020, Trump’s memo excluded illegal immigrants from being counted in the census, which determined representation in Washington. This exclusion was viewed by many as a means to ensure fair representation for American citizens who are eligible to vote. However, Biden has reversed this policy and ordered the inclusion of illegal immigrants and noncitizens in the census.
This decision has significant implications. By including illegal immigrants in the census count, American citizens are not receiving fair representation in their government. States can gain or lose congressional seats based on their population, even if some of that population cannot vote. The presence of millions of illegal immigrants, especially in left-leaning cities, dilutes the voting power of American citizens in less populated areas.
There is a growing awareness among Democrats of the potential benefits of this strategy. During a 2021 hearing, Democrat New York Representative Yvette Clark openly stated that her district could absorb more migrants for the purpose of redistricting. This statement has prompted Republican senators to introduce the “Equal Representation Act,” which would require only legal citizens to be counted for congressional districts and the Electoral College map.
Another important factor to consider is the role of sanctuary cities. These cities, which refuse to enforce immigration laws and provide support to illegal residents, have long challenged federal immigration policies. Their impact on the demographic makeup of states and their representation cannot be ignored. By allowing sanctuary cities and left-leaning states to influence the census count, the political landscape is further manipulated, potentially disenfranchising American citizens in the process.
It is crucial to ensure that the apportionment and representation process is fair and unbiased. By including illegal immigrants in the census count, the government is inadvertently allowing noncitizens to have a say in the political outcomes of elections. This undermines the democratic principles and values upon which the United States was built.
In order to address this issue, lawmakers must consider the implications of including noncitizens in the census count. The “Equal Representation Act” proposed by Republican senators is a step in the right direction. It would ensure that only legal citizens are counted for congressional districts and the Electoral College map, thus preserving the integrity of the representation process.
In conclusion, President Biden’s decision to include noncitizens in the census count raises concerns about the fairness and integrity of apportionment and representation in the United States. By allowing illegal immigrants to be counted, American citizens are not receiving fair representation in their government. It is crucial for lawmakers to address this issue and ensure that the representation process remains fair and impartial. The “Equal Representation Act” is a potential solution that would uphold the democratic principles upon which this nation was founded.
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