Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia, has announced her plans to introduce a new bill that would mandate a census solely counting U.S. citizens. This census would play a crucial role in determining the allocation of House seats for each state. Additionally, the proposed legislation would require individuals to provide proof of American citizenship in order to vote in federal elections.
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Greene revealed that she has discussed this initiative with former President Donald Trump, who has expressed his support for the idea. Trump has publicly endorsed the bill, describing it as a positive step towards safeguarding national security.
The congresswoman emphasized that the issue of counting non-citizens in the census is a matter of national security. She argued that Democrats are in favor of granting voting rights to non-citizens and implementing amnesty policies, which she believes could lead to a “world takeover” of the country.
Currently, the U.S. Census Bureau includes unauthorized immigrants in the population counts used to determine each state’s representation in the House of Representatives. The proposed bill aims to exclude non-citizens from these counts, potentially reshaping the political landscape by altering the distribution of House seats among states.
The 14th Amendment to the Constitution states that representatives should be apportioned based on the number of persons in each state, excluding untaxed Native Americans. By counting only citizens in the census, some states may lose House seats while others gain seats, impacting the Electoral College votes allocated to each state in presidential elections.
Overall, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s bill seeks to prioritize American citizens in the census and voting process, reflecting her commitment to upholding national security and the integrity of elections. The proposed legislation underscores the ongoing debate over the inclusion of non-citizens in population counts and its implications for political representation in the United States.
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