Missouri sues Census Bureau over counting illegal immigrants

"United States citizens have a right to representation, NOT illegal aliens. United States citizens should decide electoral votes and congressional seats, NOT illegal aliens," the Missouri AG wrote on X.

Published: January 31, 2026 8:59am

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced a lawsuit against the U.S. Census Bureau on Friday. 

"United States citizens have a right to representation, NOT illegal aliens. United States citizens should decide electoral votes and congressional seats, NOT illegal aliens," she wrote on X. 
 
"We are suing @uscensusbureau for unconstitutionally allowing illegal aliens to commandeer the path to The White House and compromise our elections," she added. 

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