GALEO Denounces Unconstitutional Attack on Census

Everyone counts, regardless of immigration status

Press Statement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Jerry Gonzalez, GALEO

jerry@galeo.org, 678.691.1086

Wednesday, July 22, 2020 (Norcross, GA) -Following President Trump’s unconstitutional memorandum banning undocumented immigrants from counting toward congressional apportionment, Jerry Gonzalez, Executive Director of GALEO, released the following statement:

“The move by the Trump Administration is another unconstitutional attempt to suppress the growing power and influence of the Latinx and immigrant communities.  The memorandum will likely be fought through litigation and we will win once again.

The Administration is trying to redefine who should be counted; but,  our U.S. Constitution makes it clear that every person living in our nation, regardless of immigration status, should be counted.

By the strongest federal confidentiality protections, the U.S. Census Bureau does not share any personal information with any other entity, including ICE.  All immigrants should feel safe and secure in participating in the 2020 Census to ensure our communities get their fair share of resources for our schools and healthcare needs.

We will not be invisible nor erased from the 2020 Census.  We must stand up to ensure we have a complete count that includes all immigrants, children and those hard to count communities.

These last minute scare tactics by the Administration will not deter us to encourage continued participation of those who have not yet been counted in the 2020 Census.”

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GALEO’s mission is to increase civic engagement and leadership development of the Latino/Hispanic community across Georgia.

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