A call for change in the way congressional districts are drawn has emerged, emphasizing a focus on the population of U.S. citizens alone. The proposition suggests that the Census should specifically count U.S. citizens for the apportionment of representation, contending that only U.S. citizens should be directly represented in the U.S. Congress.
The existing system, which considers the total population for apportionment, has faced criticism. It is argued that this method grants an unfair advantage to states with a significant number of noncitizens, including those residing unlawfully in the country. The proposal aims to rectify this by ensuring that congressional districts are apportioned based solely on the population of U.S. citizens.
The impact of this issue is exemplified by California, where an estimated 5-7 additional members of Congress are attributed to the inclusion of the total population, including noncitizens, in the Census count. To address this, legislation has been introduced to end the current practice and promote a more accurate representation of U.S. citizens in Congress.
The proposed change not only aims to ensure a fair allocation of congressional seats but also addresses concerns about the influence of states with large populations of illegal aliens in both Congress and the Electoral College. As the debate continues, the focus remains on fostering an equitable system that reflects the interests and concerns of U.S. citizens in the halls of the nation’s legislative body.
Congressional districts should be drawn based on the population of US citizens only. The Census should specifically count US citizens for apportionment of representation. Only US citizens are represented by the US Congress.
California has 5-7 extra members of Congress because… t.co/4xGOzVcB6z
— Warren Davidson 🇺🇸 (@WarrenDavidson) January 2, 2024
Read the text of Constitutional Amendment.
I have cosponsored this proposed Amendment to the Constitution.
Currently, Congressional districts are apportioned to states based on the population of citizens and NONCITIZENS which gives states with numerous illegal aliens an advantage in Congress and in the Electoral College. t.co/kgIAtsonra pic.twitter.com/2kj5qh9uQG
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) January 2, 2024