Wondering what happens to the 2020 Census amidst the COVID-19 pandemic?
March 24, 2020 - Wondering what happens to the 2020 Census amidst the COVID-19 pandemic?
Citizens Union Applauds Governor Cuomo for Allocating Funding to Count Every New Yorker in the 2020 Census
November 19, 2019 - We thank Governor Cuomo for this funding will help ensure that all New Yorkers are counted in the 2020 census.
Statement from Citizens Union on Supreme Court Decision on Citizenship Question
June 27, 2019 - Today's Supreme Court decision, denying the Commerce Department's request to include a "citizenship question" on the 2020 census is a victory for democracy.
Citizens Union Applauds Legislature for Funding Census Outreach
March 29, 2019 - Given whats at stake, $40 million for community based outreach represents an incredibly wise investment.
Labor Leaders and Politicians Blast Trump Over Census Question
“Without a complete count, federal funding for many programs will be reduced. Programs like Medicaid, supplemental nutrition programs, Medicare Part B, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, special-education grants and many more programs that affect everyone’s lives,” added Betsy Gotbaum, executive director of the Citizens Union, in a statement. “A citizenship question proposed by the federal government will frighten a significant portion of the population, particularly in immigrant communities.”