How would a "citizen-only" counting system, as projected by the American Redistricting Project, differ from Trump's proposal?
Under a citizen-only system, California would lose six seats, New York would lose two, Illinois would lose one, and New Jersey and Rhode Island would each lose one. Conversely, Florida and Texas would gain two seats, and Ohio, North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Idaho, Utah, and Arizona would each gain one seat.
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According to redistricting researcher Jonathan Cervas, how would Trump's policy affect specific states in terms of congressional seats?
Cervas's study suggests that California, Illinois, and Texas would each lose a seat, while Michigan, Tennessee, and Wisconsin would each gain a seat.
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What was the result of the polling regarding the census and citizenship status?
Polling revealed that 75 percent of voters believe those responding to the census should indicate whether or not they are citizens of the United States.
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What did the McLaughlin & Associates polling released on September 30 reveal about voter support for Trump's proposed changes?
The polling of 1,000 likely voters found that 65 percent support the proposed changes to the congressional apportionment base. Specifically, 80 percent of Republicans support it and 54 percent of Democrats support it.
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