From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Stephen L Byckner CCENSUS/ADCOM FED) Enrique Lamas CCENSUSIAPPP EEDl Fw: Otlzenshlp llmellne Tuesday, January 09, 2018 2:42:48 PM Citizenship 3 January 2018 d00< FYSA. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Christine E Taylor (CENSUS/PIO FED} Sent: Tuesday, January 9, 2018 2:28 PM To: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED} Cc: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED); Jennifer Shopkorn (CENSUS/ADCOM FED} Subject: Citizenship Timeline Hi Stephen, Here is the citizenship timeline. Sharon worked with Jim Dinwiddie and legal to clarify the details. Chris Christine Tay_lor Assistant Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau 301.763.5652 (direct) (b) (6) (cell) Cbristjne E Taylor@censys gov census gov Connect with us on Social Media From: Stephen L Bucisner CCENSUS/AOCOM FED> Tara Tadlocis CCENSUSfOCJA EEDl: Jennifer Shopkom CtENSUS/ADCOM fEPl To: Subject: Date: Fw: atlzenshlp Letter Tuesday, January 09, 2018 9:10:32 AM Attachments: Senamrs-census-dtlzesh!p-letter.Qdf FYI. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED} Sent: Tuesday, January 9, 2018 9:10 AM To: Alan Lang (CENSUS/OCIA FED}; Van R lawrence (CENSUS/OCIA FED) Subject: Citizenship Letter FYI, these correspondences are the things that I need OCIA to track and get ahead of even if we haven't officially received them. My understanding is that CQAS didn't yet have this in their system but we saw this in the news and alerted staff to it last week. As Burton stated, DOC did ask about it yesterday and whether we had responded yet. KDK would like to be able to respond quickly to these types of letters, but not sure if you've gotten different direction from OLIA. Please discuss with Mike and Brian to come up with an SOP they agree with so that we can effectively handle these as they are likely to continue to increase in frequency. Thanks, Stephen Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau {301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Cheryl V Chambers (CENSUS/ADDC FED} · Sent: Tuesday, January 9, 2018 8:50:12 AM To: Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED} Cc: Erika H Becker Medina (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Tara Tadlock (CENSUS/OCIA FED); Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Re: Citizenship Letter Will do. Thank you. Cheryl V. Chambers I Chief, Internal Communications Staff I Decennial Communications Coordination Office I U.S. Census Bureau I Office: 301.763.3572 IRoom (b) (6) cheryl.v.chambers@census.gov I censys gov Connect with us on Social Media From: Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Sent: Tuesday, January 9, 2018 8:35 AM To: Cheryl V Chambers (CENSUS/ADDC F.ED) Cc: Erika H Becker Medina (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Tara Tadlock (CENSUS/OCIA FED); Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Citizenship Letter Cheryl -- When I was at the Department yesterday I saw a letter from Senator Kamala Harris and others regarding the Citizenship question. Please find that letter and work up a draft reply. We need this as soon as possible today. The draft should be relatively simple, drawing from the attached document: 1) Standard opening (thank you for your letter, etc.) 2) The Census Bureau has a well established process for considering requests for new questions on the ACS and the Decennial Census short form 3) Outline the process (based on the attachment) 4) State that we will keep them apprised as the process moves forward Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Burton Burton Reist Chief, Decennial Communications and Stakeholder Relations Decennial Programs Directorate, U.S. Census Bureau 301.763.4155 (office} (b) (6) (cell) bu rt on.h.reist@census.gov Bnit£d ~tatm ~[natt WASHINGTON, DC 20510 January 5, 2018 The Honorable Wilbur Ross Secretary of Commerce U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20230 Dear Secretary Ross: We write to express our serious concern about the recent Department of Justice (DOJ) request to add a question on citizenship to the 2020 Census and urge you to not add this question. 1 The inclusion of a question on citizenship threatens to undermine the accuracy of the Census as a whole, and given this administration's rhetoric and actions relating to immigrants and minority groups, the DOJ request is deeply troubling. Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution requires a census of all persons residing in the United States every ten years, as directed by Congress. As you know, the decennial census is the basis for critical aspects of our democracy, such as distributing the number of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and drawing congressional and state legislative district lines. Census data are used for allocating billions of dollars in federal funding and are important to every level of government, as well as to businesses and nonprofits. Despite its importance, the 2020 Census is in trouble. In February 2017, the GAO put the 2020 Census on its list of high-risk projects due to uncertainty about its budget and technology. 2 The planning and preparations for the 2020 Census are significantly behind schedule and underfunded. Furthermore, since the previous director of the Census Bureau.resigned in June of 2017, the Bureau has been left without a permanent director. New questions in the census must be field~tested and subject to a lengthy Office of Management and Budget approval process. Introducing a question on citizenship so late in an already delayed timeline would not allow the Bureau to appropriately test its impact and effectiveness. The DOJ's request to include a question on citizenship in the 2020 Census dramatically increases our concerns about the already troubled census. 3 Such a question would likely depress participation in the 2020 Census from immigrants who fear the government could use the information to target them. It could also decrease response rates from U.S. citizens who live in mixed-status households!' and who might fear putting immigrant family members at risk through 1 The Department of Justice Letter to the U.S. Census Bureau, ''Request to Reinstate Citi7.enship Question on 2020 Census Questionnaire," Dec. 12, 2017, available at: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4340651-Text-ofDec-2017-DOJ-letter-to-Census.html 2 U.S. Government Accountability Office, ''2017 High Risk Report: 2020 Decennial Census," available at: https://www.gao.gov/highrisk/2020 decennial census/why did study 3 Justin Elliott, ProPublica, "Trump Justice Department Pushes for Citizenship Question on Census, Alarming Experts," Dec. 29, 2017, avallable at: httos://www.propublica.org/article/tmmp-justice-department-pushes-forcitizenshjp-guestjon-on-census-alarrning-experts providing information to the government. As you testified before Congress, the Census is already grappling with "high levels of mistrust of the federal govemment."4 The addition of a citizenship question would only further exacerbate an already severe obstacle facing an accurate count in 2020. This chilling effect could lead to broad inaccuracies across the board, from how congressional districts are drawn to how government funds are distributed. Rather than preserve civil rights, as the Justice Department claims, a question on citizenship in the decennial census would very likely hinder a full and accurate accounting of this nation's population. On October 31, 2017, in testimony to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, you stressed the importance of an "efficient 2020 Census that provides a full, fair, and accurate count of everyone living in this country." We agree with you, and urge you to live up to this commitment by rejecting this harmful and misguided request for a question on citizenship in the 2020 Census. We look forward to your response. Sincerely yours, L_~ . f.4--;;, Y":rian Schatz United States Senator ~ Catherine Cortez Masto United States Senator amala D. Harris nited States Senator CC: Dr. Ron Jarmin, Acting Director, U.S. Census Bureau CC: The Honorable Karen Dunn Kelley, Acting Deputy Commerce Secretary/Undersecretary for Economic Affairs, U.S. Department of Commerce 4 House Oversight and Government Refonn Committee (2017, October 12), House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Holds Hearing on 2020 Census. Retrieved January 3, 2018 from http://www.cq.com/doc/congressionaltranscripts-5195222?3 Steoheo L Buckner CCENSUS/AOCOM FED> Alan Lang CCENSUS/OQA EEPl: Van R lawrence CCENSUS/OCIA fEQ) From: To: Subject: Citizenship Letter Date: Attachments: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 9: 10:06 AM Senators-ceosvs-dtizesh!o-lett:er Qdf FYI, these correspondences are the things that I need OCIA to track and get ahead of even if we haven't officially received them. My understanding is that CQAS didn't yet have this in their system but we saw this in the news and alerted staff to it last week. As Burton stated, DOC did ask about it yesterday and whether we had responded yet. KOK would like to be able to respond quickly to these types of letters, but not sure if you've gotten different direction from OLIA. Please discuss with Mike and Brian to come up with an SOP they agree with so that we can effectively handle these as they are likely to continue to increase in frequency. Thanks, Stephen Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Cheryl V Chambers (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Sent: Tuesday, January 9, 2018 8:50:12 AM To: Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Erika H Becker Medina (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Tara Tadlock (CENSUS/OCIA FED); Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED} Subject: Re: Citizenship Letter Will do. Thank you. Cheryl V. Chambers I Chief, Internal Communications Staff I Decennial Communications Coordination Office I U.S. Census Bureau I Office: 301.763.3572 IRoom (b) (6) I cheryl.v.chambers@census.gov censys gay Connect with us on Socjal Medja From: Burton H Reist {CENSUS/ADDC FED) Sent: Tuesday, January 9, 2018 8:35 AM To: Cheryl V Chambers {CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Erika H Becker Medina {CENSUS/ADDC FED); Tara Tadlock {CENSUS/OCIA FED); Stephen L Buckner {CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Citizenship Letter Cheryl -- When I was at the Department yesterday I saw a letter from Senator Kamala Harris and others regarding the Citizenship question. Please find that letter and work up a draft reply. We need this as soon as possible today. The draft should be relatively simple, drawing from the attached document: 1) Standard opening (thank you for your letter, etc.) 2) The Census Bureau has a well established process for considering requests for new questions on the ACS and the Decennial Census short form 3) Outline the process (based on the attachment) 4) State that we will keep them apprised as the process moves forward Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Burton Burton Reist Chief, Decennial Communications and Stakeholder Relations Decennial Programs Directorate, U.S. Census Bureau 301.763.4155 (office) (b) (6) (cell) bu rt on.h.reist@census.gov From: To: Subject: Date: Stephen L Buckner CCENSUS/AOCOM EEQl Tara Tadlock CCENSUS/OQA EEQl; Jennifer Shgpkom CCENSUS/AQCOM EEO> Re: atlzenshlp Letter Tuesday, January 09, 2018 8:47:29 AM When we read in the news or other sources that a letter has been sent by Congress to Census or DOC, we should be proactive and find out where the letter is and determine if we should begin a response or not. This was not the only letter that we should be tracking. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301} 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Tara Tadlock (CENSUS/OCIA FED) Sent: Tuesday, January 9, 2018 8:45 AM To: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Jennifer Shopkorn (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Re: Citizenship Letter It did not come to us for tasking. However Sara saw it via a Quorum alert (Feinstein press release) and provided that. See attached. I will have Nicole task it out and enter a note that Burton and Cheryl are already working on it. Tara Tadlock Congressional Affairs Office Branch Chief Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs (OCIA) U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Department of Commerce Office: 301-763-7798 Cell: (b) (6) tara a tadlock@censys gov censys gov Connect with us on Social Medja From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Tuesday, January 9, 2018 8:41:20 AM To: Jennifer Shopkorn (CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Tara Tadlock (CENSUS/OCIA FED) Subject: Fw: Citizenship Letter Do you know where this is at? Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Sent: Tuesday, January 9, 2018 8:35 AM To: Cheryl V Chambers (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Erika H Becker Medina (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Tara Tadlock (CENSUS/OCIA FED); Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Citizenship Letter Cheryl -- When I was at the Department yesterday I saw a letter from Senator Kamala Harris and others regarding the Citizenship question. Please find that letter and work up a draft reply. We need this as soon as possible today. The draft should be relatively simple,·drawing from the attached document: 1) Standard opening (thank you for your letter, etc.) 2) The Census Bureau has a well established process for considering requests for new questions on the ACS and the Decennial Census short form 3) Outline the process (based on the attachment) 4) State that we will keep them apprised as the process moves forward Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Burton Burton Reist Chief, Decennial Communications and Stakeholder Relations Decennial Programs Directorate, U.S. Census Bureau 301.763.4155 (of?ce) (cell) burton.h.reist@census.gov Steohen L Buckner CCENSUS/ADCOM FED> Jennifer Shopkom CCENSUS/ADCOM FED> From: To: Subject: Date: Re: Question Monday, January 08, 2018 5:02:36 PM Ping Chris and find out if they've done it and are comfortable. Cool was handling and not sure he handed it off to her before going in leave. Thx. On Jan 8, 2018, at 4:15 PM, Jennifer Shopkorn (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) wrote: How can I help? Jennifer C. Shopkorn Senior Advisor Communications Directorate U.S. Census Bureau 202.465.5982 Jennifer Shopkom@censys gov census gov Connect with us on Social Medja From: Stephen L Buckner {CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Monday, January 8, 2018 3:34 PM To: Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED) Subject: Re: Question We have a timeline and history of citizenship that didn't match up with Jim's comments - I will pull it together and show you back at Census. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications · U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) census gov (cell) From: Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED) Sent: Monday, January 8, 2018 3:32 PM To: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Question Were you getting the history staff to see what years the question was asked? Enrique Lamas Associate Director for Demographic Programs, Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Deputy Director US Census Bureau 301763 2160 From: To: Subject: Date: Jennifer Shopkom CtENsuS/ADCOM fEPl Stephen L Buc!cner CCENSUS/ADCOM EEQl Fw: Question Monday, January 08, 2018 4:15:32 PM How can I help? Jennifer C. Shopkom Senior Advisor Communications Directorate U.S. Census Bureau 202.465.5982 Jennifer.Shopkom@census.gov ceosys gov Connect with us on Social Medja From: Stephen L Buckner {CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Monday, January 8, 2018 3:34 PM To: Enrique Lamas {CENSUS/ADDP FED) Subject: Re: Question We have a timeline and history of citizenship that didn't match up with Jim's comments - I will pull it together and show you back at Census. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Enrique Lamas {CENSUS/ADDP FED) Sent: Monday, January 8, 2018 3:32 PM To: Stephen L Buckner {CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Question Were you getting the history staff to see what years the question was asked? Enrique Lamas Associate Director for Demographic Programs, Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Deputy Director US Census BureatJ . 301763 2160 From: To: Stephen L Byckner CCENSUS/AOCOM EEQl Enrique Lamas CCENSUS/Appp EEPl Subject: Date: Re: Question Monday, January 08, 2018 3:44:08 PM They were, not happy with the continued inconsistencies Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED) Sent: Monday, January 8, 2018 3:43 PM To: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Re: Question I know. I just thought you were asking them to reconcile the 2 lists. Enrique Lamas Associate Director for Demographic Programs, Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Deputy Director US Census Bureau 301763 2160 On Jan 8, 2018, at 3:34 PM, Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) wrote: We have a timeline and history of citizenship that didn't match up with Jim's comments - I will pull it together and show you back at Census. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census gov From: Enrique Lamas (C~NSUS/ADDP FED) Sent: Monday, January 8, 2018 3:32 PM To: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Question Were you getting the history staff to see what years the question was asked? Enrique Lamas Associate Director for Demographic Programs, Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Deputy Director US Census Bureau 301763 2160 From: To: Enrique Lamas CCENSUSIAPpp EEPl Stephen L Byc!cner CCENSUS/AOCOM EEQl Subject: Date: Re: Question Monday, January 08, 2018 3:43:29 PM I know. I just thought you were asking them to reconcile the 2 lists. Enrique Lamas Associate Director for Demographic Programs, Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Deputy Director US Census Bureau 301 763 2160 On Jan 8, 2018, at 3:34 PM, Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) wrote: We have a timeline and history of citizenship that didn't match up with Jim's comments - I will pull it together and show you back at Census. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census goy From: Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED) Sent: Monday, January 8, 2018 3:32 PM To: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Question Were you getting the history staff to see what years the question was asked? Enrique Lamas Associate Director for Demographic Programs, Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Deputy Director US_ Census Bureau 301763 2160 From: To: Bee: Subject: Date: Stephen L Byc!cner CCENSUS/AQCOM FED> Enrlgye Lamas CCENSUS/Appp FED> Misty L Reed CCENSUS/AOCOM FED>: Jennifer Shopkom CCENSLJSIAOCOM FED> Re: Question Monday, January 08, 2018 3:34:33 PM We have a timeline and history of citizenship that didn't match up with Jim's comments - I will pull it together and show you back at Census. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) cell) census.gov From: Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED) Sent: Monday, January 8, 2018 3:32 PM To: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Question Were you getting the history staff to see what years the question was asked? Enrique Lamas Associate Director for Demographic Programs, Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Deputy Director US Census Bureau 301763 2160 Byrton H Reist CCENSUS/AQOC EEQ) Stephen L Buckner CCENSUS/AOCOM FED> )ames L Qjnwlddle CCENSUS/AOOC FEQ> From: To: Cc: Fwd: Red folder PIO Media Item: Vax.com Interview request on confldentiality/2020 Census preparations and challenges Monday, January 08, 2018 1:27:06 PM Subject: Date: Meant to put you on this, Stephen. Begin forwarded message: From: "Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED)" Date: January 8, 2018 at 1:26:27 PM EST To: "James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED)" Cc: "Robert Bernstein (CENSUS/ADDC FED)" , "Erika H Becker Medina (CENSUS/ADDC FED)" Subject: Re: Red folder PIO Media item: Yox.com interview request on confidentiality/2020 Census preparations and challenges I'll look at this. Stephen -- We need to make sure we're in sync on the Citizenship stuff. It's not clear to me how much we can actually say. Burton On Jan 8, 2018, at 1:24 PM, James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED) wrote: Burton you need to review and also decide who else must clear. This is all tied up with the citizenship issue, and I can't tell who has been involved. On Jan 8, 2018, at 1:00 PM, Robert Bernstein (CENSUS/ADDC FED) wrote: All, PIO has sent the attached questions from Vox com on confidentiality and 2020 Census preparations and challenges. They intend to send the reporter written responses only. The reporter has a deadline of cob today, Would each of you be able to review, provide me any feedback, and let me know whether you electronically approve? Thanks, Robert Robert Bernstein Program Analyst Stakeholder Relations Staff Decennial Communications Coordination Office Room (b) (6) U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.2603 Cell (b) (6) robert b bemstejn@censys gov census gov Connect with us on Socja! Medja From: To: Subject: Date: Stephen L Buckner Cc:ENSUS/AOCOM fED) Lisa Wo!fisch Cc:ENSLJS/CNMP FED> Re: SM tracking Monday, January 08, 2018 12:31:33 PM Residence criteria, race/ethnicity, citizenship, Brunell On Jan 8, 2018, at 12:30 PM, Lisa Wolfisch (CENSUS/CNMP FED) wrote: Do you have any key words of particular interest to help us define other issues per your request? For social, we've set up a new buzz monitor but it will take a day or so for it to populate. Lisa Wolfisch Acting Director, Ctr for New Media & Promotion U.S. Census Bureau o: 301.763.5716 m:(b) (6) Begin forwarded message: From: "Francine Krasowska (CENSUS/ADCOM FED)" Date: January 8, 2018 at 12:26:43 PM EST See attached around "citizen*" content+ internal & external search strings for the past two weeks as originally requested, and also past 2 months per later Buckner email. Exec sum: Overall steady low levels of interest, slight uptick on Jan. 3. Biggest spike in last 2 months was Dec. 12, around the Alabama senatorial race. Francine Krasowska, Customer Experience Analyst, Center for New Media & Promotion, U.S. Census Bureau Office 301-763-9272 fraocjoe krasowska@ceosys gov censys goy Connect with us on Social Medja Would like to see trend lines on Census and these other . tM.)--.----~· What is the conversation? 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Lisa Wolfisch Acting Director, Ctr for New Media & Promotion U.S. Census Bureau o: 301.763.5716 m (b) (6) Begin forwarded message: From: "Francine Krasowska (CENSUS/ADCOM FED)" Date: January 8, 2018 at 12:26:43 PM EST See attached around 11 citizen* 11 content+ internal & external search strings for the past two weeks as originally requested, and also past 2 months per later Buckner email. Exec sum: Overall steady low levels of interest, slight uptick on Jan. 3. Biggest spike in last 2 months was Dec. 12, around the Alabama senatorial race. Francine Krasowska, Customer Experience Analyst, Center for New Media & Promotion, U.S. Census Bureau Office 301-763-9272 francjne krasowska@censys goy censys gov Connect with us on Social Medja Would like to see trend lines on Census and these other issues over last couple of months. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communicat.ions U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) census.gov (cell) . From: To: Cc: subject: Date: Christine E Taylor CCENSUS/pJO FED> Raul E Qsneros CCENSUS/CNMP FED>: Lisa Wolflsch CCENSUS/CNMP FED>: Jeffrey Meisel CCENSUSJAOCOM FED>: Kimberly L Leonard CCENSUS/CLMSO fEPl; Alan Lang CCENSUS/OQA FED>: Mjche!e C Hedrick CCENSLJSIAOCOM .EfDl; Misty L Reec! CqNSUS/AOCOM FEQl: yan R lawrence CqNSUSJOCIA FEPl Stephen L Buckner CCENSUS/AQCOM fEPl: Mjchae! c Cook CqNSUS/pJO fEQ) attzenshlp Statement Monday, January 08, 2018 11:22:27 AM This is the latest information that is being shared with media about citizenship. If you get official inquiries, please let PIO know so we can keep track of the level of interest in this topic. Thank you. The U.S. Census Bureau is evaluating the request from the U.S. Department of Justice and will process it in the same way we have historically dealt with such requests. The final list of questions must be submitted to Congress by March 31, 2018. Secretary Ross will then make a decision. Our top priority is a complete and accurate 2020 Census. Christine Taylor Assistant Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau 301.763.5652 (direct) (b) (6) (cell) Christjoe E Taylor@census goy census gov Connect with us on Social Media From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Lisa Wolfisch CCENSUS/CNMP EEQ) Stephen L Buclsner CCENSUSfADCOM FED> Fwd: SM tracking Monday, January 08, 2018 11:22:04 AM hel!os!gbt-census+bureau+ANP+cit!zensbio 2017 12 25-1034am-2018 01 08-1034am Qdf ATIUOOOl hbn Hello-insight report. Let me know if this comes through ok. Lisa Wolfisch Acting Director, Ctr for New Media & Promotion U.S. Census Bureau o: 301.763.5716 m:(b) (6) Begin forwarded message: To: Stephen L Buclsner CCENSUS/ArX:QM EEDl Christine E Tavlor CCEN$US/pJO FEQ); Jennifer Shopkom CCENSUS/AOCQM Subject: Date: Attachments: Outline for each Issue Monday, January 08, 2018 10:23:07 AM 2020 Jssue Management doex From: fEDl Citizenship 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. RTQ- drafted and distributed to media following inquiries; need to post to newsroom Set up meeting with DOJ about request Talking points Q&As Blog CQAS responses to Congressional letters PMR on 1/26 Residence criteria 1. FRN - post following DOC clearance and our meeting with Secretary 2. Post decision memo - draft ready by end of this week 3. RTQ 4. Talking points 5. Q&As 6. Blog 7. Website updates 8. Hill and key stakeholder notifications 9. PMR on 1/26 as part of Al's status update Race/Ethnicity 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Post decision memo - draft ready by end of week; we changed design for 2018 Test RTQ Talking points Q&As Blog Website updates Hill and key stakeholder notification PMR on 1/26 as part of Al's status update Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau {301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) From: To: Subject: Date: Steoheo L Byckner ((:ENSUSfAOCOM EEQl Lisa Wolfisch CCENsuS/CNMp EEQl SM tracking Monday, January 08, 2018 10:11:19 AM Need for the SM team to pull an analytic report together on citizenship over last two weeks showing activity. Also take a look at web metrics. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: To: Subject: Date: noreply+feedproxy@ggogle.com on behalf of The Census pmiec:t: Stephen L Byckner CCENSUS/AOCQM EEO> The census Project Blog Friday, January OS, 2018 5:50:51 PM The Census Project Blog The Census Bureau Must Preserve the Backbone of Our Democracy Posted: 05 Jan 2018 12:59 AM PST This blog was originally posted on ADL on January 3. The founders of our nation chose population as the basis for sharing political power - not wealth or land. The decennial census, required by the U.S. Constitution, provides the basis for that population count - and for apportioning the number of U.S. House of Representatives among the states, the number of Electoral College votes each state has, and to draw congressional, state legislative, and even city council district lines. The population figures obtained by over 600,000 door-to-door counters also affects the distribution of funding for infrastructure and community services. The longstanding mission of the census is "to serve as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy." It is the basis for America's most basic civic principle: the right of the people to elect their representatives. The census should never be politicized, or used for partisan purposes. Yet, last week, ProPublica revealed that the Department of Justice (DOJ) had made the unprecedented request that the Census Bureau add a question on citizenship to the 2020 census "short form." This effort should be alarming to all who care about the integrity and basic institutions of our democracy. In a December 2017 letter, DOJ wrongly claimed that the basis of the request was that such data is "critical to the Department's enforcement of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) and its important protections against racial discrimination in voting." But, in reality, the census has not collected citizenship data since 1960 - before the enactment of the Voting Rights Act. Especially in the context of an administration that has demonstrated special hostility to all forms of immigration, adding a citizenship question and/ or legal status question would severely undermine the accuracy of the data in every community and every state. It would chill participation of immigrant communities out of fear that the census information would be used for immigration enforcement purposes - or promote false or incomplete answers. There are already substantial logistical and language access obstacles to overcome to ensure an accurate census. Historically, the census has undercounted children, people of color, rural residents, and low..income households at higher rates. Some researchers have already found that census participation is connected to a jurisdiction's demographics. New research confirms that residents are expressing concern about the confidentiality of information they provide to the Census Bureau out of fear that the data will be shared with other federal agencies - including immigration enforcement agencies. Particularly in this climate of fear among immigrant and marginalized communities and against a backdrop of harsh, heightened anti- immigrant rhetoric and policies, proposed new questions around legal status will only further exacerbate immigrants' fears to participate in our democracy. The impact of inaccurate census data would be felt acutely in states with growing communities of color and immigrant communities for at least the next decade. Additionally, this request comes almost a year after the Census Bureau has already :finalized topics for the 2020 census. The rushed timing and lack of public communication by the federal government in proposing this change to the census further raises questions and skepticism as to motives, heightening fears and reducing public confidence in the democratic process. An accurate census count is at the very root of ensuring basic notions of equality and democratic representation. The census must be protected against politicized questions, and any other efforts to undermine trust and confidence in its count. The Census Bureau should start with rejecting DOJ's late, unnecessary request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census. • You are subscribed to email updates from The Census project. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States From: To: Cc: Monlgua Roberts CCENSVS/PJO EEQl Manning Kevin Cfedera!l St;eohen L Byclcner CCENSUS/ADCOM fEPl: Michael C Cook C(ENSUS/pIO EEQl: Qlrist!ne E Tavtor CCENsuS/pJO EWl; NaQ!Dj c Eyaoge!!sta C(ENSUS/pJO EEQl: Stacy Gimbel Vidal C(ENsuS/PIO fEDl Subject: Date: ACTION: Interview Request san Antonio Express-News (Due: Jan 5 at 4:30pm) Friday, January OS, 2018 2:10:03 PM Hi Kevin, I hope that you are well. Please see below for an interview request from the San Antonio Express-News re: data sharing, preparation for the 2020 Census and citizenship. We used the same response from the Huffington Post interview request that we shared with your team on Jan 4 - currently pending approval. We already provided the cleared citizenship statement to his second question. Please let me know if you need anything else. Thanks, Moniqua Census Bureau Interview Request Form Today's Date: Jan. 5, 2018 PIO Contact: Moniqua Roberts-Gray Name ofNewspaper/Radio Showil'V Show: San Antonio Express-News Reporter Name and Contact.: Bill Lambrecht; blambrecht@express-news net. (b) (6) cell and (b) (6) Deadline/or Response: January 5, 2018/4:30pm Expected Run Date I Time: Online, Saturday, Jan 6 and Print, Sunday, Jan 7 Length ofInterview (interview segment, minutes): 5-7 minutes Live or Taped Interview (if broadcast): written responses Is this a Unique Request, Follow-up, or part of a larger story? Unique Interview Topic and Story Angle: Data Sharing Preparation 2020 Census/DOJ Citizenship question Reporter Requesting Interview With: NIA Bureau Recommending Interview With: written responses attributable to the U.S. Census Bureau Expected Qs & As (attach document if necessary): What efforts are planned to assure Census respondents who have concerns about confidentiality and data sharing given your findings spe.lled out in the November advisory committee meeting by Mikelyn Meyers that fears "may present a barrier to participation in the 2020 census. The U.S. Census Bureau is committed to producing timely, fair and accurate data that reflects our changing nation. We continually work toward addressing concerns and seek innovative solutions to provide quality data. As a part of an interagency initiative, the Census Bureau has been asking questions on the Gallup Nightly Poll about public trust in the Federal Statistical System, and public views towards the confidentiality of data in the system since 2012. Census Bureau leadership has been tracking this over time and plans to continue similar efforts as we approach the 2020 Census. Having these data will help inform the 2020 Census Communications Campaigns. In addition, the Census Bureau will be developing and implementing a communications strategy for the 2020 census to build and maintain the public's confidence in our ability to keep respondent data safe. The Census Bureau is also implementing enhanced security architecture and technology based on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Continuous Diagnostic and Mitigation program to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the 2020 Census data, processes, and systems. The Census Bureau will also continually monitor the public's confidence in data security in order to gauge their probable acceptance of the Census Bureau's methods for enumeration. The Census Bureau is legally bound to strict confidentiality requirements. Title 13 requires the Census Bureau to keep all information about all respondents confidential. Any Census Bureau employee who violates these provisions is subject to a fine up to $250,000 or a prison sentence up to five years, or both. Individual records are not shared with anyone, including federal agencies and law enforcement entities. By law, the Census Bureau cannot share respondents' answers with anyone -- not the IRS, not the FBI, not ICE, and not with any other government agency. In addition, under the Federal Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2015, respondent data are protected from cybersecurity risks through screening of the systems that transmit your data. Also, has any decision been made about DOJ's formal request to include a citizenship question in the questionnaire? **ALREADY PROVIDED TO REPORTER The U.S. Census Bureau is evaluating the request from the U.S. Department of Justice and will process it in the same way we have historically dealt with such requests. The final list of questions must be submitted to Congress by March 31, 2018. Secretary Ross will then make a decision. Our top priority is a complete and accurate 2020 Census. Key Message: The Census Bureau's mission is to serve as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy. We are committed to handling your information responsibly. Your information is kept confidential. Our goal - and legal duty - is to protect every piece of personal information you give us. That's why we have a robust program in place to protect your information as we collect, process and store it in our IT systems. Who else has the reporter interviewed? (b) (6) , two former Census bureau directors and four or five advocates On the Record I Off the Record I Background: On the record Additional Background or Notes: MONIQUA L. ROBERTS-GRAY Deputy Chief, Media Relations, Public Information Office, Room (b) (6) Moniqua.Roberts@census.gov Office 301.763.0294 Cell (b) (6) census gov Connect with us on Social Media From: Jason [)evlne C(ENSUS/pop EEQl To: SteQben L Byclsner CCENSUS/AQCOM FEQl Fw: Draft: Final Residence Criteria FRN for Decennial Oearance Friday, January 05, 2018 11:35:15 AM Subject: Date: Attachments: praft: Boal 2020 Census Residence Criteria and Residence Situations doex FYI Jason Devine, Assistant Division Chief, Census Programs Area, Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.6070 Room (b) (6) Email jason.e.devine@census.gov censys gov Connect with us on Socja! Medja From: Jason Devine (CENSUS/POP FED) Sent: Friday, January 5, 2018 10:38 AM To: Robin A Pennington (CENSUS/DCMD FED); Burton H Reist {CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Karen Battle (CENSUS/POP FED); Roberto Ramirez (CENSUS/POP FED); Steven Wilson (CENSUS/POP FED) Subject: Draft Final Residence Criteria FRN for Decennial Clearance Robin, the draft Final Residence Criteria FRN is attached to be submitted for Decennial review. Thanks for your assistance with this. Jason Devine, Assistant Division Chief, Census Programs Area, Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau Office 301. 763.6070 Room (b) (6) Email jason.e.devine@census.gov censys gov Connect with us on Social Medja Citizenship 1. RTQ - drafted and distributed to media following inquiries; need to post to newsroom 2. Set up meeting with DOJ about request 3. Talking points 4. Q&As 5. Blog 6. CQAS responses to Congressional letters 7. PMR on 1/26 Residence criteria 1. FRN - post following DOC clearance and our meeting with Secretary 2. Post decision memo - draft ready by end of this week 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. RTQ Talking points Q&As Blog Website updates Hill and key stakeholder notifications PMR on 1/26 as part of Al's status update Race/Ethnicity 1. Post decision memo - draft ready by end of week; we changed design for 2018 Test RTQ 3. Talking points 2. 4. Q&As 5. Blog 6. 7. 8. Website updates Hill and key stakeholder notification PMR on 1/26 as part of Al's status update From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Joanne Crane CCENSUS/CFQ EEQl Ron S Jaanln C(ENSUS/ADEP EEQl: Enrique Lamas C(ENSUS/Appp FED>: Albert E Fontenot C(ENSUS/ADPC fWl; Burton H Reist CCENSUS/APPC EEDl: AJan Lang C(ENSUS/OQA EE!)l: Jennifer Shopkom CCENSUS/ADCOM fWl; Stephen L Buc!sner CCENSUS/AOCOM FEPl . Fw: letter re: 2020 Census Thursday, January 04, 2018 5:59:24 PM FINAL Censys Letter to Seqetary Wilbyr Ross pdf Reps Serrano and Meng oppose the addition of a question on citizenship to the short form. Please see the attached. Joanne Buenzli Crane Chief Financial Officer U.S. Census Bureau Office 301. 763.3652 Cell (b) (6) joanne.crane@census.gov ceosys gov Connect with us on Social Medja From: Bonner, Robert Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 5:19 PM To: Phelps Michael; Joanne Crane (CENSUS/CFO FED) Subject: letter re: 2020 Census Mike and Joanne, FYI-attached is a letter that Mr. Serrano and Ms. Meng sent Secretary Ross today. I believe Brian Lenihan has also been sent a copy of this. -Bob JOS~ E. SERRANO ~ 115nt Dsma. NEwVORIC APPROPRIATIONS WASHINGTON CW:ACl: SUBCOMMmUS: RAHluNa DIMCCRAT, CoMMlltCI, 2354 RAYBVftN HOUK CfflC& BUILDCNO WASHIHGTON, DC 20515-3215 (202) 2:zs.4361 FAX: (202, 225-6001 MONX OfflCE: 1231 WA~ AVE. 41H fa.OClfl BROHlC. NY 10474 1718) 620-0084 FA>C: 17181 82o-o&58 Qtongrtss of tbt ltnittb 6tates 1foUit of l\tprtStntat.ibtl mtafbington, llGt 20515-3215 JUST1Cl, SaPG MEMBER, ftNANCIAI. SIAVICIS ANO Gll'Cl!Ml GovlftNMEHT MEMBIR, ENERGY AND WATER DeAN,CONGRESSaONAL HISPANIC CAucus SENIOR WHIP hnp:/Jsenano.hcuse.gov The Honorable Secretary Wilbur Ross U.S. Department of Commerce l40 I Constitution Ave NW Washington, D.C. 20230 Dear Secretary Ross: We write in response to the U.S. Deparbnent of Justice's (DOJ) proposal to add an additional untested subject to the upcoming deceMial census. Adopting this question on citizenship and legal status will negatively affect response rates, jeopardize the accuracy of the collected surveys, and deter many people from participating. The 2020 Census already faces significant planning and operational challenges, and we urge you to reject this misguided and problematic proposal. As you know, the Census Bureau is already in the final stages of preparing the questions and format of the 2020 Decennial Census. Over the past several years, the Bureau has tested various question options, languages, and other important issues. To the best of our knowledge, at no point has the Census Bureau considered including a question on citizenship. In fact, the list of topics for the decennial census provided to Congress in March 2017 and available for public review does not include a question on citizenship. Given that the Bureau must submit its questions and form to Congress by March of this year, it is very unlikely that the Bureau would even be able to appropriately test the impact of such a question on response rates and other issues. There is afso significant reason to question the need for including a question on citizenship on the 2020 Census fonn. This infonnation is already collected via the American Community Survey, and despite intimations to the contrary, this information has been appropriately used in a variety of Voting Rights Act cases without concern. It is also noteworthy that the request for this potential change came from DOJ's Justice Management Division, rather than the Civil Rights Division which actually enforces the Voting Rights Act. It is also important to recognize that the communities most affected by the Voting Rights Act have not requested this question for inclusion in the upcoming census. Nor has the Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic and Other Populations (NAC) requested this change. This lack of stakeholder support further undermines this request. Lastly, this is a potentially unwise change based on ongoing problems faced by the Bureau. Due to budgetary and time constraints, the Census Bureau is already facing serious challenges to its planned preparations for the 2020 Census. Last year, the Bureau was forced to cancel a field-test of Spanish language surveys as well as the testing of non-traditional addresses located in Puerto Rico and on tribal reservations. Two locations were also removed from the Bureau's end-to-end test of decennial census systems. Furthennore, the Bureau has delayed plans to open local census offices and conduct outreach campaigns in support of the 2020 Census. Given these serious concerns, the Census Bureau should refrain from adding further problems to this process. Since 1790, every census has included citizens and non-citizens alike. In fact, the Constitution of the United States mandates that the number· of "persons" be counted. That mission will be threatened if the Bureau accedes to the Justice Department's request. Disrupting preparations for the 2020 Census to add an additional untested subject, especially at this pivotal point, would undermine both the funding and years we have already spent on research and testing. Congress heavily relies on the census to allocate funding for vital federal grant programs and for the distribution of much-needed resources to our communities; this remains especially true for decennial surveys, which also directly impact the redistricting process. It is our obligation to ensure that the Bureau receives accurate information about our population. We must also ensure that all of our communities are properly accounted for, and that each household is correctly counted the first time. On behalf of our constituencies, we urge you to oppose this proposal. We thank you for your attention to this critical matter and look forward to further supporting the Bureau as it prepares for the decennial census. £. A _ _ _ _ ~_ • Serrano mber of Congress Sincerely, Bnit£d ~tatm ~[natt WASHINGTON, DC 20510 January 5, 2018 The Honorable Wilbur Ross Secretary of Commerce U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20230 Dear Secretary Ross: We write to express our serious concern about the recent Department of Justice (DOJ) request to add a question on citizenship to the 2020 Census and urge you to not add this question. 1 The inclusion of a question on citizenship threatens to undermine the accuracy of the Census as a whole, and given this administration's rhetoric and actions relating to immigrants and minority groups, the DOJ request is deeply troubling. Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution requires a census of all persons residing in the United States every ten years, as directed by Congress. As you know, the decennial census is the basis for critical aspects of our democracy, such as distributing the number of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and drawing congressional and state legislative district lines. Census data are used for allocating billions of dollars in federal funding and are important to every level of government, as well as to businesses and nonprofits. Despite its importance, the 2020 Census is in trouble. In February 2017, the GAO put the 2020 Census on its list of high-risk projects due to uncertainty about its budget and technology. 2 The planning and preparations for the 2020 Census are significantly behind schedule and underfunded. Furthermore, since the previous director of the Census Bureau.resigned in June of 2017, the Bureau has been left without a permanent director. New questions in the census must be field~tested and subject to a lengthy Office of Management and Budget approval process. Introducing a question on citizenship so late in an already delayed timeline would not allow the Bureau to appropriately test its impact and effectiveness. The DOJ's request to include a question on citizenship in the 2020 Census dramatically increases our concerns about the already troubled census. 3 Such a question would likely depress participation in the 2020 Census from immigrants who fear the government could use the information to target them. It could also decrease response rates from U.S. citizens who live in mixed-status households!' and who might fear putting immigrant family members at risk through 1 The Department of Justice Letter to the U.S. Census Bureau, ''Request to Reinstate Citi7.enship Question on 2020 Census Questionnaire," Dec. 12, 2017, available at: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4340651-Text-ofDec-2017-DOJ-letter-to-Census.html 2 U.S. Government Accountability Office, ''2017 High Risk Report: 2020 Decennial Census," available at: https://www.gao.gov/highrisk/2020 decennial census/why did study 3 Justin Elliott, ProPublica, "Trump Justice Department Pushes for Citizenship Question on Census, Alarming Experts," Dec. 29, 2017, avallable at: httos://www.propublica.org/article/tmmp-justice-department-pushes-forcitizenshjp-guestjon-on-census-alarrning-experts providing information to the government. As you testified before Congress, the Census is already grappling with "high levels of mistrust of the federal govemment."4 The addition of a citizenship question would only further exacerbate an already severe obstacle facing an accurate count in 2020. This chilling effect could lead to broad inaccuracies across the board, from how congressional districts are drawn to how government funds are distributed. Rather than preserve civil rights, as the Justice Department claims, a question on citizenship in the decennial census would very likely hinder a full and accurate accounting of this nation's population. On October 31, 2017, in testimony to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, you stressed the importance of an "efficient 2020 Census that provides a full, fair, and accurate count of everyone living in this country." We agree with you, and urge you to live up to this commitment by rejecting this harmful and misguided request for a question on citizenship in the 2020 Census. We look forward to your response. Sincerely yours, L_~ . f.4--;;, Y":rian Schatz United States Senator ~ Catherine Cortez Masto United States Senator amala D. Harris nited States Senator CC: Dr. Ron Jarmin, Acting Director, U.S. Census Bureau CC: The Honorable Karen Dunn Kelley, Acting Deputy Commerce Secretary/Undersecretary for Economic Affairs, U.S. Department of Commerce 4 House Oversight and Government Refonn Committee (2017, October 12), House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Holds Hearing on 2020 Census. Retrieved January 3, 2018 from http://www.cq.com/doc/congressionaltranscripts-5195222?3 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Importance: Naomi C Evangelista CCENSUS/plO FEQl KMannlng@doc goy Christine E Tavlor CCENSUS/plO FED>; Michael C Cook CCENSUS/pIO FEQ); Stephen L Buc!cner CCENSUS/AOCOM .EfD); Amy K Newcomb CCENSUS/pIO FEQl: Monlgua Roberts CCEN$US/pIO FED>: Stacy Gimbel Vidal (CENSUS/PIO FED>; VJmlnla Hyer CCENSUS/pIO FED> Interview Request: Washington Post on dtizenshlp/2018 Census Test (Deadline: today) Thursday, January 04, 2018 5:04:31 PM High Hi Kevin, Please see below for an interview request from the Washington Post re: citizenship and funding for the 2018 Census Test. We already provided the cleared citizenship statement to her first question. Thanks, Naomi Census Bureau Interview Request Form Today's Date: 4 Jan. 2018 PIO Contact: Amy Newcomb Name ofNewspaper/Radio Show/J'V Show: The Washington Post Reporter Name and Contact: Catherine Rampell/Catherine Rampell@washoost com/ (b) (b) (6) Deadline for Response: Today Expected Run Date I Time: Tomorrow's paper/online tonight Length ofInterview (interview segment, minutes): 10 Live or Taped Interview (if broadcast): Taped Is this aUnique Request, Follow-up, or part of a larger story? Unique Interview Topic and Story Angle: Census 2020 Reporter Requesting Interview With: NIA Bureau Recommending Interview With: "Attributable to the Census Bureau" Expected Qs & As (attach document if necessary): (6) 1) Do you have any comment about the recent DOJ request that a question on citizenship be . added to the 2020 Census, and what effect it might have on participation rates or accuracy of the data? When will a decision be made about whether this question will be added? **ALREADY PROVIED TO REPORTER The U.S. Census Bureau is evaluating the request from the U.S. Department of Justice and will process it in the same way we have historically dealt with such requests. The final list of questions must be submitted to Congress by March 31, 2018. Secretary Ross will then make a decision. Our top priority is a complete and accurate 2020 Census. 2) There is currently a question about citizenship on the American Community Survey. Are there data available on response rates to that question versus other ACS questions? If so, does it have higher nonresponse rates? · In the first link below, it states in #4 11 ltem nonre.sponse is measured through the calculation of allocation rates which are published with the survey estimates." The AFF table where this information is found for citizenship is 899051, and there are similar tables for all of the topics on the ACS form. https· //www census gmdpragrams-surveys/acs/metbodology/sample-sjze-and-dataQUa!ity/jtem-al!ocatjon-rates-deflnjtjons html You can also see the Percent Allocated for Citizenship and the other ACS topics at the following link. · https· ljwww census goy/acs/www/metbodology/sarop!e-sjze-and~data-Q uality/jtema!!ocatjon-rates/#oyera 11 · 3) Can you comment on how critical it is for additional funding to come through in order to conduct the Providence dress rehearsal? Would it be possible for this testing continue as planned under current funding levels, or would it need to be scaled back/delayed? A. The U.S. Census Bureau has the funding needed for the 2018 End-to-End Census Test. Throughout the decade, the Census Bureau has conducted extensive research and testing to inform census design. The 2018 End-to~End Census Test is the culmination of that research, providing a rich environment to test all major components of the 2020 Census. The primary objective of the test is to confirm key technologies, data collection methods, outreach and promotional strategies, and management and response processes that will be deployed in support of the 2020 Census. The goals of the 2018 End-to-End Census Test are to test and validate 2020 Census operations, procedures, systems and field infrastructure to ensure proper integration and conformance with functional and non-functional requirements; and to produce a prototype of geographic and data products. Key Message: The U.S. Census Bureau is committed to producing timely, fair and accurate data that reflects our changing nation. We continually work toward addressing concerns and seek innovative solutions to provide quality data. Who else has the reporter interviewed? N/A On the Record I Off the Record I Background: On the record Additional Background or Notes: NIA Naomi Evangelista Chief, Media Relations Branch Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau 301-763-1535 (desk) (b) (6) (cell) (b) (6) Naomi C Evangelista@census gov Contact the Public Information Office: 301-763-3030 pjb@census gov censys gov Connect with us on Social Medja From: To: Cc: Naomi c EyangeUsra (CENSUS/PIO FED> KManntog@doc.goy Christjoe E Javtor CCENSUS/pJO FED>: Michael C Cook CCENSlJS/pJO fED): SteQhep L Byc!cner CCENSUSJADCOM .EfDl; Mon!gya Roberts CCENSlJS/PIO fEQl: pan!e! p \lelez CCENSUS/pIO fEDl: Stacy G!mbeJ Vidal CCENSlJS/pJO ECDl Subject: Date: Attachments: Interview Request: NBC on Otlzenshlp Thursday, January 04, 2018 4:58:05 PM 88LMOHtu blggerf2141.pnq Hi Kevin, Please see below for another interview request from NBC re: citizenship, as well as one on the addressing fears in participating in our surveys. We pulled approved from the RTQ for the response to the 1st series of questions, ·and the approved response we provided Reuters for the 2nd. These will be attributable to the U.S. Census Bureau. Has there been a response to DOJ, if so, what is the response? Are there any concerns in Census bureau that asking about citizenship may make respondents more hesitant to respond to Census? Will it add to cost to add this question? How much? Can a question such as this be added at this date? If so, what effect does that have on your testing, evaluations etc. that are currently being done? The U.S. Census Bureau is evaluating the request from the U.S. Department of Justice and will process it in the same way we have historically dealt with such requests. The final list of questions must be submitted to Congress by March 31, 2018. Secretary Ross will then make a decision. Our top priority is a complete and accurate 2020 Census. In a September memo researchers said they were seeing higher rates of participants in the testing, focus groups etc. spontaneously raise concerns about the confidentiality of their information and things such as Muslim ban, the end of DACA, ICE etc. were being raised. Will these worsen if a citizenship question is added? Has there been any work to address these. Have there been any steps taken to numerator training to overcome these issues? The U.S. Census Bureau is committed to producing timely, fair and accurate data that reflects our changing nation. We continually work toward addressing concerns and seek innovative solutions to provide quality data. · For the 2020 Census, we are looking to hire 1,000 partnership specialists at the local level beginning in October. This is an increase in partnership specialists of over 20 percent compared to the 2010 Census. These partnership staff are hired locally to engage with the communities we are working to reach, especially the hard-to-count population. This effort includes advertising in multiple languages, leverage digital media and social media to specifically tailor and direct messages. This, too, will be more robust compared to our 2010 operation. Responding to Census Bureau surveys is safe, secure and protected by law. We will continue to engage with stakeholders and partner organizations to build our communications strategies for the 2020 Census. Naomi Evangelista Chief, Media Relations Branch Public Information Office US. Census Bureau 301-763-1535 (desk) (b) (6) (cell) (b) (6) NaomLC.Eyangelista@census gov Contact the Public Information Office: 301-763-3030 pjo@census.gov ceosys gov Connect with us on Socja! Medja From: Gamboa, Suzanne (NBCUniversal) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 f:14 PM To: CLMSO CS PIO (CENSUS/CLMSO); Daniel D Velez (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Census - citizenship Questions about DOJ request for a citizenship question on 2020 Census: 1. Has there been a response to DOJ, if so, what is the response? 2. Are there any concerns in Census bureau that asking about citizenship may make respondents more hesitant to respond to Census? 3. Will it add to cost to add this question? How much? 4. Can a question such as this be added at this date? If so, what effect does that have on your testing, evaluations etc. that are currently being done? 5. In a September memo researchers said they were seeing higher rates of participants in the testing, focus groups etc. spontaneously raise concerns about the confidentiality of their information and things such as Muslim ban, the end of DACA, ICE etc. were being raised. Will these worsen if a citizenship question is added? Has there been any work to address these. Have there been any steps taken to numerator training to overcome these issues? Thanks again. You cam reach me at this email and my cell (b) (6) nbclatino.com/nbcnews.c0m Ron S Jarmin CCENSUS/AQEP FEQl Stephen L Buc!sner CCENSUS/AOCOM FEOl From: To: Subject: Re: Date: Thursday, January 04, 2018 4:24:26 PM Yep Sent from my iPhone . On Jan 4, 2018, at 4:23 PM, Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) wrote: it came via Tara, can get one. you good with email I sent? we have to push this out today and JR is not responding to anyone. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census gov From: Ron SJarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 4:21 PM To: Stephen L Buckner {CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Re: Do you have an email from (b) (6) on this? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 4, 2018, at 12:29 PM, Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) wrote: Respondent Confidentiality 2. The NAC recommends setting up a meeting with US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and Undersecretary Karen Dunn Kelley to discuss the crisis, its causes and to develop effective and credible plans and strategies to address it. [ADDC] 11 What do they mean by "crisis ? By "crisis," the recommendation is referring to the unprecedented level of public distrust and fear of providing information to the Census Bureau that Census Bureau field representatives are experiencing as reported in the memorandum "Respondent Confidentiality Concerns and Possible Effects on Response Rates and Data Quality for the 2020 Census." Historically, one of the Census Bureau's biggest challenges in promoting public participation in the decennial Census (and other surveys) is to overcome the fear that segments of the public have that they information they provide will note be used to harm them in some way and will not be safe and confidential. The memorandum indicates that the Bureau staff are experiencing such fear and distrust at levels they have not previously seen, and this situation will affect the 2020 Census enumeration effort. In addition, the recent revelation that the U.S. Department of Justice has requested the Census Bureau to.add a citizenship questiqn to the 2020 Census questionnaire further worsens this situation. The Committee believes the situation is so dire, that it considers it a "crisis," and requires the immediate attention of the U.S. Secretary . of Commerce and the Acting Deputy Secretary of Commerce. Please let me know if you need further clarification. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) census.gov (cell) From: To: Stephen L Buclsner CCENSUS/AQCOM FED> Ron s Jaanjn CCENSUS/AQEP FED> Subject: Date: Re: Thursday, January 04, 2018 4:23:42 PM it came via Tara, can get one. you good with email I sent? we have to push this out today and JR is not responding to anyone. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) cell) census.gov From: Ron S Jarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 4:21 PM To: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Re: Do you have an email from (b) (6) n this? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 4, 2018, at 12:29 PM, Stephen L Buckner {CENSUS/ADCOM FED) wrote: Respondent Confidentiality 2. The NAC recommends setting up a meeting with US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and Undersecretary Karen Dunn. Kelley to discuss the crisis, its causes and to develop effective and credible plans and strategies to address it. [ADDC] What do they mean by "crisis"? By "crisis," the recommendation is referring to the unprecedented level of public distrust and fear of providing information to the Census Bureau that Census Bureau field representatives are experiencing as reported in the memorandum "Respondent Confidentiality Concerns and Possible Effects on Response Rates and Data Quality for the 2020 Census. n Historically, one of the Census Bureau's biggest challenges in promoting public participation in the decennial Census (and other surveys) is to overcome the fear that segments of the public have that they information they provide will note be used to harm them in some way and will not be safe and confidential. The memorandum indicates that the Bureau staff are experiencing such fear and distrust at levels they have not previously seen, and this situation will affect the 2020 Census enumeration effort. In addition, the recent revelation that the U.S. Department of Justice has requested the Census Bureau to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire further worsens this situation. The Committee believes the situation is so dire, that it considers it a "crisis," and requires the immediate attention of the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and the Acting Deputy Secretary of Commerce. Please let me know if you need further clarification. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) census.gov (cell} From: To: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO EEOl Steohen L Bydcner C(ENSUS/AOCOM EEQ) Subject: Date: Fwd: Interview Request - Washington Post/DEAOUNE TODAY Thursday, January 04, 2018 3:55:37 PM FYI - I've looped Chris, Naomi and Moniqua on Burton's message and coached them up a little on ensuring that all PAS have the latest on Hot Tropics to ensure we provide the program areas with the company line when circulating the Interview Request form for review. Well do better... Michael C. Cook Sr., l\1BA Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301 -763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) mjcbael .c.cook@census.goy Begin forwarded message: From: "Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED)" Date: January 4, 2018 at 3 :21 :42 PM EST To: "James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED)" Cc: ''Neilan Timberlake (CENSUS/ADDC FED)" , "Robert Bernstein (CENSUS/ADDC FED)" , "Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED)" , "Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED)" Subject: Re: Interview Request - Washington Post/DEADLINE TODAY (b) (5) Thanks, Burton On Jan 4, 2018, at 3:02 PM, James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED) wrote: I'll defer to Burton but surely PIO already has response ready for 1st one. Response on second one will need clearance through at least Burton Thx On Jan 4, 2018, at 2:52 PM, Neilan Timberlake (CENSUS/ADDC FED) wrote: Good afternoon, Since Robert is out, I am trying to help with media requests. The 3 questions below are needed for today. Q l, needs an answer; Q2, is being answered with the help of Janice Valdisera; and Q3, the answer was taken directly from website, could you proofread it. Thanks. Census Bureau Interview Request Form Today's Date: 4 Jan. 2018 Newcomb PIO Contact: Amy Name ofNewspaper/Radio Show/TV Show: The Washington Post Reporter Name and Contact: Catherine RampelVCatherine Ramnell@washnost cam.I (b) (5), (b) (b) (6) (6) Deadline for Response: Today Expected Run Date I Time: Tomorrow's paper/online tonight Length ofInterview (interview segment, minutes): 10 Live or Taped Interview (if broadcast): Taped ls this a Unique Request, Follow-up, or part of a larger story? Unique Interview Topic and Story Angle: Census 2020 Reporter Requesting Interview With: NIA Bureau Recommending Interview With: "Attributable to the Census Bureau" Expected Qs & As (attach document if necessary): 1) Do you have any comment about the recent DOJ request that a question on citizenship be added to the 2020 Census, and what effect it might have on participation rates or accuracy of the data? When will a decision be made about whether this question will be.added? 2) There is currently a question about citizenship on the American Community Survey. Are there data available on response rates to that question versus other ACS questions?. If so, does It have higher nonresponse rates? Working with Janice Valdisera 3) can you comment on how critical It is for additional funding to come through In order to conduct the Providence dress rehearsal? Would It be possible for this testing continue as planned under current funding levels, or would it need to be scaled back/delayed? A. Throughout the decade, the Census Bureau has conducted extensive research and testing to inform census design. The 2018 End-to-End Census Test Is the culmination of that research, providing a rich environment to test all major components of the 2020 Census. The primary objective of the test is to confirm key technologies, data collection methods, outreach and promotional strategies, and management and response processes that will be deployed In support of the 2020 Census. The goals of the 2018 End-to-End Census Test are to test and validate 2020 Census operations, procedures, systems arid field infrastructure to ensure proper integration ~nd conformance with functional and nonfunctional requirements; and to produce a prototype of geographic and data products. Key Message: The U.S. Census Bureau is committed to producing timely, fair and accurate data that reflects our changing nation. We continually work toward addressing concerns and seek innovative solutions to provide quality data. Who else has the reporter interviewed? N/A On the Record I Off the Record I Background: On the record Additional Background or Notes: N/A Neilan Timberlake Program Analyst Stakeholder Relations Staff Decennial Communications Coordination Office Room (b) (6) U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.6790 Neilan Tjmberlake@censys gov censys gay Connect with us on Social Medja From: To: Subject: Date: Christine E Tavtor CCENSUS/PIO FED) Stephen L Buckner CCENSUS/ADCOM FED> Re: Interview Request - Washington Post/DEADUNE TODAY Thursday, January 04, 2018 3:55:32 PM We will post it also .. unless we hear otherwise from you. Christine Taylor Assistant Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau 301.763.5652 {direct) (b) (6) {cell) Christjne E Taylor@censys gov census gov Connect with us on Social Media From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:50 PM To: Christine E Taylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Re: Interview Request- Washington Post/DEADLINE TODAY The U.S. Census Bureau is evaluating the request from the U.S. Department of Justice and will process it in the same way we have historically dealt with such requests. The final list of questions must ~e submitted to Congress by March 31, 2018. Our top priority is a complete and accurate 2020 Census. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Christine E Taylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:36 PM To: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Re: Interview Request- Washington Post/DEADLINE TODAY The U.S. Census Bureau is evaluating the request from the U.S. Department of Justice and will process it in the same way we have historically dealt with such requests. The final list of questions must be submitted to Congress by March 31, 2018. Our top priority is a complete and accurate 2020 Census. You're good for us to use this answer? Christine Taylor Assistant Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau 301.763.5652 (direct) (b) (6) (cell) Christine E Taylor@census gay census gov Connect with us on Social Media From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:30 PM To: Christine E Taylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Fw: Interview Request- Washington Post/DEADLINE TODAY We have the RTQ, use that. Question 2 we should get from ACSO, perhaps have Shelly dig. It might even be on website. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) {cell) census.gov From: Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:21 PM To: James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Neilan Timberlake (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Robert Bernstein (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Re: Interview Request- Washington Post/DEADLINE TODAY (b) (5) Thanks, Burton On Jan 4, 2018, at 3:02 PM, James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED) wrote: I'll defer to Burton but surely PIO already has response ready for 1st one. Response on second one will need clearance through at least Burton Thx On Jan 4, 2018, at 2:52 PM, Neilan Timberlake (CENSUS/ADDC FED) wrote: Good afternoon, Since Robert is out, I am trying to help with media requests. The 3 questions below are needed for today. Q1, needs an answer; Q2, is being answered with the help of Janice Valdisera; and Q3, the answer was taken directly from website, could you proofread it. Thanks. Census Bureau Interview Request Form Today's Date: 4 Jan. 2018 PIO Contact: Amy Newcomb Name ofNewspaper/Radio Show!J'V Show: The Washington Post Reporter Name and Contact: Catherine Rampell/Catherine Rampell@washnost com/ (b) (6) Deadline f~r Response: Today Expected Run Date I Time: Tomorrow's paper/online tonight Length ofInterview (interview segment, minutes): 10 Live or Taped Interview (if broadcast): Taped ls this a Unique Request, Follow-up, or part of a larger story? Unique Interview Topic and Story Angle: Census 2020 Reporter Requesting Interview With: NIA Bureau Recommending Interview With: "Attributable to the Census Bureau" Expected Qs & As (attach document if necessary): 1) Do you have any comment about the recent DOJ request that a question on citizenship be added to the 2020 Census, and what effect it might have on participation rates or accuracy of the data1 When will a decision be made about whether this question wlll be added? 2) There is currently a question about citizenship on the American Community Survey. Are there data available on response rates to that question versus other ACS questions? If so, does it have higher nonresponse rates? Working with Janice Valdi~era 3) Can you comment on how critical it Is for additional funding to come through in order to conduct the Providence dress rehearsal? Would it be possible for this testing continue as planned under current funding levels, or would it need to be scaled back/delayed? A. Throughout the decade, the Census Bureau has conducted extensive research and testing to inform census design. The 2018 End-to-End Census Test is the culmination of that research, providing a rich environment to test all major components of the 2020 Census. The primary objective of the test is to confirm key technologies, data collection methods, outreach and promotional strategies, and management and response processes that will be deployed in support of the 2020 Census. The goals of the 2018 End-to-End Census Test are to test and validate 2020 Census oper~tions, procedures, systems and field infrastructure to ensure proper integration and conformance with functional and non-functional requirements; and to produce a prototype of geographic and data products. Key Message: The U.S. Census Bureau is committed to producing timely, fair and accurate data that reflects our changing nation. We continually work toward addressing concerns and seek innovative solutions to provide quality data. Who else has the reporter interviewed? N/A On the Record I Off the Record I Background:. On the record Additional Background or Notes: NIA Neilan Timberlake Program Analyst Stakeholder Relations Staff Decennial Communications Coordination Office Room (b) (6) U.S. Census Bureau Office 301. 763.6790 Neilan Tjmber!ake@censys gov censys gov Connect with us on Social Medja From: Otr!st!ne E Taylor CCENSUSfPIO FED> $tephen L Byc!cner CCENSUS/ADCOM EE[)l To: Subject: Re: Interview Request - Washington Post/DEADLINE TODAY Thursday, January 04, 2018 3:53:44 PM Date: Ok, we will use it. Thank you. Christine Taylor Assistant Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau 301.763.5652 (direct) (b) (6) cell) Christjne E Tay!or@censys gov census gov Connect with us on Social Media From: Stephen L Buckner {CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:50 PM To: Christine E Taylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Re: Interview Request- Washington Post/DEADLINE TODAY The U.S. Census Bureau is evaluating the request from the U.S. Department of Justice and will process it in the same way we have historically dealt with such requests. The final list of questions must be submitted to Congress by March 31, 2018. Our top priority is a complete and accurate 2020 Census. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau {301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Christine E Taylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:36 PM To: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Re: Interview Request- Washing~on Post/DEADLINE TODAY The U.S. Census Bureau is evaluating the request from the U.S. Department of Justice and will process it in the same way we have historically dealt with such requests. The final list of questions must be submitted to Congress by March 31, 2018. Our top priority is a complete and accurate 2020 Census. You're good for us to use this answer? Christine Taylor Assistant Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau 301.763.5652 (direct) (cell) (b) (6) Christjne E Taylor@censys gov census.gov Connect with us on Social Medja From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:30 PM To: Christine E Taylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Fw: Interview Request- Washington Post/DEADLINE TODAY We have the RTQ, use that. Question 2 we should get from ACSO, perhaps have Shelly dig. It might even be on website. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:21 PM To: James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Neilan Timberlake {CENSUS/ADDC FED); Robert Bernstein {CENSUS/ADDC FED); Stephen L Buckner {CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Michael C Cook {CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Re: Interview Request - Washington Post/DEADLINE TODAY (b) (5) Thanks, Burton On Jan 4, 2018, at 3:02 PM, James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED) wrote: I'll defer to Burton but surely PIO already has response ready for 1st one. Response on second one will need clearance through at least Burton Thx On Jan 4, 2018, at 2:52 PM, Neilan Timberlake (CENSUS/ADDC FED) wrote: Good afternoon, Since Robert is out, I am trying to help with media requests. The 3 questions below are needed for today. Q1, needs an answer; Q2, is being answered with the help of Janice Valdisera; and Q3, the answer was taken directly from website, could you proofread it. Thanks. Census Bureau Interview Request Form Today's Date: 4 Jan. 2018 PIO Contact: Amy Newcomb Name ofNewspaper/Radio Show/TV Show: The Washington Post Reporter Name and Contact: (b) (6) (b) (6) 2) There is currently a question about citizenship on the American Community SuNey. Are there data available on response rates to that question versus other ACS questions? If so, does it have higher nonresponse rates? Working with Janice Valdisera 3) Can you comment on how critical it Is for adcUtional funding to come through in order to conduct the Providence dress rehearsal? Would it be possible for this testing continue as planned under current funding levels, or would it need t~ be scaled back/delayed? A. Throughout the decade, the Census Bureau has conducted extensive research and testing to inform census design. The 2018 End-to-End Census Test is the culmination of that research, providing a rich environment to test all major components of the 2020 Census. The primary objective of the test is to confirm key technologies, data collection methods, outreach and promotional strategies, and management and response processes that will be deployed In support of the 2020 Census. The goals of the 2018 End-to-End Census Test are to test and validate 2020 Census operations, procedures, systems and field infrastructure to ensure proper integration and conformance with functional and non-functional requirements; and to produce a prototype of geographic and data products. Key Message: The U.S. Census Bureau is committed to producing timely, fair and accurate data that reflects our changing nation. We continually work toward addressing concerns and seek innovative solutions to provide quality data. Who else has the reporter interviewed? NJA On the Record I Off the Record I Background: On the record Additional Background or Notes: NIA Neilan Timberlake Program Analyst Stakeholder Relations Staff Decennial Communications Coordination Office Room (b) (6) U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.6790 Neilan Tjmberlake@ceosys gov census goy Connect with us on Socjal Media Subject: Byrton H Reist CCENSUS/AQOC FEQl James L Q!nw!dd!e CCENSUS/AQOC FED> Ne!lan Jlmbedake CCENSUS/APDC fEQl: Robert Bernstein CCENSUS/AQOC FEQl: Stephen L Byd Re: Interview Request - Washington Post/DEADLINE TODAY Date: Thursday, January 04, 2018 3:21:43 PM From: To: Cc: (b) (5) Burton On Jan 4, 2018, at 3:02 PM, James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED) wrote: I' 11 defer to Burton but surely PI 0 already has response ready for 1st one. Response on second one will need clearance through at least Burton Thx On Jan 4, 2018, at 2:52 PM, Neilan Timberlake (CENSUS/ADDC FED) wrote: Good afternoon, Since Robert is out, I am trying to help with media requests. The 3 questions below are needed for today. Q1, needs an answer; Q2, is being answered with the help of Janice Valdisera; and Q3, the answer. was taken directly from website, could you proofread it. Thanks. Census Bureau Interview Request Form Today's Date: 4 Jan. 2018 PIO Contact: Amy Newcomb Name ofNewspaper/Radio Show/TV Show: The Washington Post Reporter Name and Contact: (b) (6) (b) (6) Deadline for Response: Today Expected Run Date I Time: Tomorrow's paper/online tonight Length ofInterview (interview segment, minutes): 10 Live or Taped Interview (if broadcast): Taped ls this a Unique Request, Follow-up, or part of a larger story? Unique Interview Topic and Story Angle: Census 2020 Reporter Requesting Interview With: NIA Bureau Recommending Interview With: "Attributable to the Census Bureau" Expected Qs & As (attach document if necessary): 1) Do you have any comment about the recent DOJ request that a question on citizenship be· added to the 2020 Census, and what effect It might have on participation rates or accuracy of the data? When will a decision be made about whether this question will be added? 2) There is currently a question about citizenship on the American Community Survey. Are there data available on response rates to that question versus other ACS questions? If so, does it have higher nonresponse rates? Working with Janice Valdlsera 3) can you comment on how critical it Is for additional funding to come through In order to conduct the Providence dress rehearsal? Would It be possible for this testing continue as planned under current funding levels, or would it need to be scaled back/delayed? A. Throughout the decade, the Census Bureau has conducted extensive research and testing to Inform census design. The 2018 End-to-End Census Test Is the culmination of that research, providing a rich environment to test alJ major components of the 2020 Census. The primary objective of the test Is to confirm key technologies, data collection methods, outreach and promotional strategies, and management and response processes that will be deployed In support of the 2020 Census. The goals of the 2018 End-to-End Census Test are to test and validate 2020 Census operations, procedures, systems and field infrastructure to ensure proper integration and conformance with · functional and non-functional requirements; and to produce a prototype of geographic and data products. Key Message: The U.S. Census Bureau is committed to producing timely, fair and accurate data that reflects our changing nation. We continually work toward addressing concerns and seek innovative solutions to provide quality data. Who else has the reporter interviewed? N/A On the Record I Off the Record I Background: On the record Additional Background or Notes: N/A Neilan Timberlake Program Analyst Stakeholder Relations Staff Decennial Communications Coordination Office Room (b) (6) U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.6790 Neilan Tjmberlake@censys goy censys goy Connect with us on Socja! Medja From: To: Cc: SUbject: Date: Bon s Jarmin CCENSUS/ADEP EEO> John Mamo Abowd CCENSVSIAQBM FEDl Enrique Lamas CtENSUS/ADQP FED); Shawn p Klimek CtENSUS/CES FEQl: J David Brown CtENSUS/CES FEQl: Misty L Heageness CCENSUS/SEHSD FEDl: Mjchael A Berning CCENSVS/ERP FEDl: Burton H Reist CtENSUS/AQDC FED); Eloise K parker CtENSUSIADPP fEQ); Joanne Crane Cc:ENsuS/CFQ EEQl: Stephen L Byclsner CCENsuS/ADCQM FEDl: Albert E Fontenot CtENSUS/ADDC EEQl: pabiclc l cantwefl CCENsuS/QSSQ fEQl Re: FINAL VERSION ATTACHED [was Re: Follow-up to 10:00am meeting on DoJ request] Thursday, January 04, 2018 3:00:57 PM Thanks all. I'm forwarding to KDK. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 3, 2018, at 4:38 PM, John Maron Abowd (CENSUS/ADRM FED) wrote: Thanks to everyone for their input and timeliness . . Ron, I will check with your office before leaving for the day. Thanks, John John M. Abowd, PhD Associate Director and Chief Scientist Research and Methodology U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.5880 (simulring on cell) Room (b) (6) john maron abowd@censys goy censusgoy Connect with us on Social Medja From: Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 3:24 PM To: John Maron Abowd (CENSUS/ADRM FED); Eloise K Parker (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Joanne Crane (CENSUS/CFO FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Patrick J Cantwell (CENSUS/OSSO FED); Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Cc: Ron S Jarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Shawn D Klimek (CENSUS/CES FED); J David Brown (CENSUS/CES FED); Misty L Heggeness (CENSUS/SEHSD FED); Michael A Berning (CENSUS/ERO FED) Subject: Re: Follow-up to lO:OOam meeting on DoJ request John -- Pat and I reviewed your draft, and we're fine with it. I think it's important (b) (5) We are in a meeting that we can't leave at the moment. Let us know what else you need, though. Thanks, Burton Burton Reist Chief, Decennial Communications and Stakeholder Relations Decennial Programs Directorate, U.S. Census Bureau 301.763.4155 (office) (b) (6) (cell) byrton h rejst@censys gov From: John Maron Abowd (CENSUS/ADRM FED) Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 3:15 PM To: Eloise K Parker (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Joanne Crane (CENSUS/CFO FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); PatrickJ Cantwell (CENSUS/OSSO FED); Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Ron S Jarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Shawn D Klimek (CENSUS/CES FED); J David Brown (CENSUS/CES FED); Misty L Heggeness (CENSUS/SEHSD FED); Michael A Berning (CENSUS/ERO FED) Subject: Re: Follow:.up to lO:OOam meeting on DoJ request First draft attached. Please send comments, proposed edits {with reviewing turned on) by 3:30. You will see a conference call invitation for 3:30 shortly. If you wish to come to (b) (6) that's fine too. Thanks, John John M. Abowd, PhD Associate Director and Chief Scientist Research and Methodology U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.5880 (simulring on cell) Room (b) (6) john maron abowd@censys goy census goy Connect with us on Social Medja From: John Maron Abowd (CENSUS/ADRM FED) Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 12:27:14 PM To: Eloise K Parker (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Joanne Crane (CENSUS/CFO FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Patrick J Cantwell (CENSUS/DSSD FED); Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Ron S Jarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED) Subject: Re: Follow-up to lO:OOam meeting on DoJ request James Whitehorne and Melissa Creech have been added to this thread. I have also included the team that wrote the white paper. They also have the documents. (b) (5) Swat team: Ron asked for an estimate of the table Citizen/Non-citizen Reported v. AdRec. Please develop an estimate, and confirm by return email that you are working on this. .Thanks, John John M. Abowd, PhD Associate Director and Chief Scientist Research and ~ethodology U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.5880 {simulring on cell) Room (b) (6) john maron abowct@censys goy census gov Connect with us on Social Medja From: John Maron Abowd (CENSUS/ADRM FED) Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 201810:59 AM To: Eloise K Parker (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Joanne Crane (CENSUS/CFO FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Patrick J Cantwell (CENSUS/OSSO FED); Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Ron SJarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED) Subject: Re: Follow-up to lO:OOam meeting on DoJ request Attached is the shell summarizing the four alternatives. It's terse. Sorry. John M. Abowd, PhD . Associate Director and Chief Scientist Research and Methodology U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.5880 {simulring on cell) Room (b) (6) john maron abowd@censys gov censys gov Connect with us on Social Medja From: John Maron Abowd (CENSUS/ADRM FED) Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 201810:41:41 AM To: Eloise K Parker (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Joanne Crane (CENSUS/CFO FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Patrick J Cantwell (CENSUS/OSSO FED); Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Ron S Jarmin {CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas {CENSUS/ADDP FED) Subject: Follow-up to lO:OOam meeting on DoJ request These are the close-hold documents that were prepared in the week before the Christmas holiday. The shell two-page memo will follow. Thanks, John _John M. Abowd, PhD Associate Director and Chief Scientist Research and Methodology U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.5880 (simulring on cell) Room (b) (6) john maron abowd@censys gov census gov Connect with us on Social Media <20180 I 03-MEMORANDUM-DoJ-Altematives (FINAL).pdt> From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Jennifer Shopkom CCENSUS/AOCOM EEQl Stephen L Buckner CCENSUS/AOCOM FED> Christine E Taylor CCENSUS/PIO FED>: Mlstv L Reecl CCENSUS/ADCOM EEQl Re: Otlzenshlp question on census survey Thursday, January 04, 2018 12:46:11 PM Great! Thanks! Jennifer C. Shopkom Senior Advisor Communications Directorate U.S. Census Bureau 202.465.5982 Jennifer.Shopkom@census.gov census gov Connect with us on Socja! Medja From: Stephen L ~uckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 12:38 PM To: Jennifer Shopkorn (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Cc: Christine E Taylor (CENSUS/PIO FED); Misty L Reed (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Re: Citizenship question on census survey I think both are good approaches. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell} census.gov From: Jennifer Shopkorn (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 12:24 PM . To: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Cc: Christine E Taylor (CENSUS/PIO FED); Misty L Reed (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Re: Citizenship question on census survey Stephen, We've worked up a draft response to the email below which, with Misty's help, we will send out from the generic Census email address. Here is the draft response: (b) (5) Thanks! Jennifer C. Shopkom Senior Advisor Communications Directorate U.S. Census Bureau 202.465.5982 Jennifer.Shopkom@census.gov censys gov Connect with us on Socja! Medja From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 2:31 PM To: Jennifer Shopkorn (CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Christine ETaylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Fw: Citizenship question on census survey Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Katherine Dodson Hancher (CENSUS/DEPDIR FED) on behalf of Ron S Jarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED) Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 1:06 PM To: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Cc: BOC Correspondence Quality Assurance (CENSUS) Subject: Fw: Citizenship question on census survey Please respond. Ron Jarmin, PhD. Associate Director for Economic Programs, and Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Director U.S. Census Bureau Office 301. 763.1858, Ron.S.Jarmin@census.gov census gov Connect with us on Social Media From: (b) (6) Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 12:57 PM To: Ron S Jarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED) Subject: Citizenship question on census survey Dear Mr. Jarmin, I am very concerned, after reading an article in today's NY Times, about a request from the Justice Department to include a question about citizenship in the general census. This question has not been asked in a general census since 1960 and is very likely to result in an inaccurate count, disproportionally affecting people of color. In addition, such a late request (Dec.12, 2017) does not allow proper time to vet the writing of such a question or to really consider the negative effects. Please do NOT allow such a question to be added and thus affect the lives of many people by inaccurately tallying the number of persons in the U.S. for the purpose of equitable representation. Sincerely yours, (b) (6) From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Manning Kevin Cfedera!l Naomi C Evangelista CCENSUS/pIO FED> Christine E Javlor CCENSUS/PIO FED>: Michael C Cook CCENSUS/PIO FED>: Stephen L Byckner CCENSUSfAOCOM Em); Monlgya Roberts (CENSUS/PIO FED>: Stacy Gimbel Vida! CceNSUS/PIO fEQl RE: 2020 Census story Thursday, January 04, 2018 9:55:31 AM jlilageOQl gag We're not going to comment on Brunell, but I'll reach out to her for her questions. Thank you, Kevin From: Naomi C Evangelista {CENSUS/PIO FED) [mailto:naomi.c.evangelista@census.gov] Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 9:41 AM To: Manning, Kevin {Federal) Cc: Taylor, Christine E ; Cook, Michael C ; Buckner, Stephen L ; Roberts, Moniqua ; Vidal, Stacy Gimbel Subject: Fw: 2020 Census story Importance: High Hi Kevin, Please see below for a request from the Clarion Ledger on "budget shortfalls" and the "potential appointment of Thomas Brunell" for the department to handle. We will respond to the reporter re: the possible inclusion of citizenship once we finalize our messaging with you. Thanks, Naomi Naomi Evangelista Chief, Media Relations Branch Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau 301-763-1535 (desk) (b) (6) (cell) (b) (6) NaomLC.Eyangelista@census goy Contact the Public Information Office: 301-763-3030 pio@census.gov census gov Connect with us on Socja! Media (b) (6) From: (b) (6) Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 7:21 PM To: CLMSO CS PIO (CENSUS/CLMSO) Subject: 2020 Census story Hello I (b) (6) with the Clarion Ledger in Jackson, Miss., here. I'm working on a story about the 2020 census, predicted issues and the findings of this study: https: //ca rsey. u n b .ed u/press/2017/12/ha rd-cou nt-popu !atjoos-may-i ncrease-2020-censuscballenges-ru ra !-a roerjca and this map: bttp·//www censusbardtocountmaps2020 us/. Census 2020 Hard to Count Map www censushardtocrnmtmaps2020 us Toggle navigation HTC 2020. What is "HTC'? How To... Share; Resources; Contact Hard-to-Count Populations May Increase 2020 Census carsey.unh.edu Contact: (b) (6) Carsey School of Public Policy University of New Hampshire (b) (6) l I (b) (6) Dec. 18, 2017 I plan to include information about budget shortfalls for the Bureau, the addition of a citizenship question on the survey and the potential appointment of Thomas Brunell. Would it be possible for me to talk to someone with the Bureau about this tomorrow before my 5 p.m. CT deadline? Thanks so much! (b) (6) State Watchdog Reporter Gr&t : Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO EEQl: Steohen L Buckner CCENSUS/AOCOM .EWl; Mon!gya Roberts CCENSUS/PIO EEQl: Stacy Gimbel Vidal (CENSUS/pm fEPl From: To: Cc: Fw: 2020 Census story Thursday, January 04, 2018 9:41:25 AM SUbject: Date: Attachments: Importance: !mageQQl png High Hi Kevin, Please see below for a request from the Clarion Ledger on "budget shortfalls" and the "potential appointment of Thomas Brunell" for the department to handle. We will respond to the reporter re: the possible inclusion of citizenship once we finalize our messaging with you. Thanks, Naomi Naomi Evangelista Chief, Media Relations Branch Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau 301-763-1535 (desk) (b) (6) (cell) (b) (6) Naomi C Evangelista@census.gov Contact the Public Information Office: 301-763-3030 pjo@census gov censys gov Connect with us on Social Medja From: (b) (6) Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 7:21 PM To: CLMSO CS PIO (CENSUS/CLMSO) Subject: 2020 Census story Hello! (b) (6) with the Clarion Ledger in Jackson, Miss., here. I'm working on a story about the 2020 census, predicted issues and the findings of this study: https ·//ca rsey u n b ed u/press/2017/12/ba rd-cou nt-popu latjons-may-i ncrease-2020-censuscba llenges-ru ra I-a merica and this map: http://www.censusbardtocountmaps2020 us/. Census 2020 Hard to Count Map www.censushardtocountmaps2020.us Toggle navigation HTC 2020. What is "HTC? How To... Share; Resources; Contact Hard-to-Count Populations May Increase 2020 Census ... carsey.unh.edu Contact: (b) (6) Carsey School of Public Policy University of New Hampshire (b) (6) Dec. 18, 2017 I plan to include information about budget shortfalls for the Bureau, the addition of a citizenship question on the survey and the potential appointment of Thomas Brunell. Would it be possible for me to talk to someone with the Bureau about this tomorrow before my 5 p.m. CT deadline? Thanks so much I (b) (6) State Watchdog Reporter Gr&e atricls J Omtwel! CCENSUS/OSSQ fEDl Shawn p Klimek CCENSUS/CES EEQl: J David Brown CCENSUS/CES EEO); Mlstv L Heggeness CCENSUS/SEHSQ .EEQl; M!chaef A Berning CCENSUS/ERP EED>: Ron s Jarmin CCENSUS/AQEP EEO>: Enrique Lamas CCENSUSJADQP EfDl Subject: Date: Re: FINAL VERSION ATTACHED [was Re: Follow-up to 10:00am meeting on DoJ request] Thursday, January 04, 2018 9:00:06 AM (b) (5) (b) (5) At the moment we are just doing some additional calculations but not revising this memo. I will let you know if that changes. Thanks again, John John M. Abowd, PhD Associate Director and Chief Scientist Research and Methodology U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.5880 (simulring on cell) Room (b) (6) john.maron.abowd@census.gov census goy Connect with us on Social Medja From: John Maron Abowd (CENSUS/ADRM FED} Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 4:38 PM To: Ron S Jarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED} Cc: Shawn D Klimek (CENSUS/CES FED}; J David Brown (CENSUS/CES FED}; Misty L Heggeness (CENSUS/SEHSD FED}; Michael A Berning (CENSUS/ERO FED}; Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED}; Eloise K Parker (CENSUS/ADDP FED}; Joanne Crane (CENSUS/CFO FED); Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED}; Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED}; Patrick J Cantwell (CENSUS/OSSO FED} Subject: FINAL VERSION ATIACHED [was Re: Follow-up to lO:OOam meeting on DoJ request] Thanks to everyone for their input and timeliness. Ron, I will check with your office before leaving for the day. Thanks, John John M. Abowd, PhD Associate Director and Chief Scientist Research and Methodology U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.5880 (simulring on cell) Room (b) (6) john.maron.abowd@census.gov ceosys goy Connect with us on Social Medja From: Burton H Reist {CENSUS/ADDC FED) Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 3:24 PM To: John.Maron Abowd (CENSUS/ADRM FED); Eloise K Parker (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Joanne Crane (CENSUS/CFO FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Patrick J Cantwell (CENSUS/OSSO FED); Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Cc: Ron S Jarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Shawn D Klimek (CENSUS/CES FED); J David Brown (CENSUS/CES FED); Misty L Heggeness {CENSUS/SEHSD FED); Michael A Berning {CENSUS/ERO FED) Subject: Re: Follow-up to 10:00am meeting on DoJ request (b) (5) We are in a meeting that we can't leave at the moment. Let us know what else you need, though. Thanks, Burton Burton Reist Chief, Decennial Communications and Stakeholder Relations Decennial Programs Directorate, U.S. Census Bureau 301.763.4155 (office) (b) (6) (cell) burton.h.reist@census.gov From: John Maron Abowd (CENSUS/ADRM FED) Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 3:15 PM To: Eloise K Parker (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Joanne Crane (CENSUS/CFO FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Patrick J Cantwell (CENSUS/DSSD FED); Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Ron S Jarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Shawn D Klimek (CENSUS/CES FED); J David Brown (CENSUS/CES FED); Misty L Heggeness (CENSUS/SEHSD FED); Michael A Berning (CENSUS/ERO FED) Subject: Re: Follow-up to lO:OOam meeting on DoJ request First draft attached. Please send comments, proposed edits (with reviewing turned on) by 3:30. You will see a conference call invitation for 3:30 shortly. If you wish to come to (b) (6) that's fine too. Thanks, John John M. Abowd, PhD Associate Director and Chief Scientist Research and Methodology U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.5880 (simulring on cell) Room (b) (6) john.maron.abowd@census.gov censys goy Connect with us on Socja! Mec.tia From: John Maron Abowd (CENSUS/ADRM FED) Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 12:27:14 PM To: Eloise K Parker (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Joanne Crane (CENSUS/CFO FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Patrick J Cantwell (CENSUS/DSSD FED); Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Ron S Jarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED) Subject: Re: Follow-up to lO:OOam meeting on DoJ request James Whitehorne and Melissa Creech have been added to this thread. I have also included the team that wrote the white paper. They also have the documents. (b) (5) (b) (5) Swat team: Ron asked for an estimate of the table Citizen/Non-citizen Reported v. Ad Rec . . Please develop an estimate, and confirm by return email that you are working on this. Thanks, John John M. Abowd, PhD Associate Director and Chief Scientist Research and Methodology U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.5880 (simulring on cell) Room (b) (6) john;maron.abowd@census.gov census gav Connect with us on Social Media From: John Maron Abowd (CENSUS/ADRM FED) Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 10:59 AM To: Eloise K Parker (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Joanne Crane (CENSUS/CFO FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Patrick J Cantwell (CENSUS/OSSO FED); Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Ron S Jarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED) Subject: Re: Follow-up to lO:OOam meeting on DoJ request Attached is the shell summarizing the four alternatives. It's terse. Sorry. John M. Abowd, PhD Associate Director and Chief Scientist Research and Methodology U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.5880 (simulring on cell) Room 8H120 john.maron.abowd@census.gov censys gov Connect with us on Social Medja From: John Maron Abowd (CENSUS/ADRM FED) Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 10:41:41 AM To: Eloise K Parker (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Joanne Crane (CENSUS/CFO FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Patrick J Cantwell (CENSUS/OSSO FED); Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Ron S Jarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED) Subject: Follow-up to lO:OOam meeting on DoJ request These are the close-hold documents that were prepared in the week before the Christmas holiday. The shell two-page memo will follow. Thanks, John John M. Abowd, PhD Associate Director and Chief Scientist Research and Methodology U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.5880 (simulring on cell) Room (b) (6) john.maron.abowd@census.gov censys gov Connect with us on Socja! Medja From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: John Mamo Abowcl CCENSUS/ADBM EEO> Eloise K Parter CCENSUS/AQQP FEQ) Albert E Fontenot CCENSUS/ADOC EEOl: Burton H Reist CCENSUS/AQOC EEDl: Stephen L Buclsner CCENSlJS/AOCOM FEQl; Roberto Ramirez CCENSUSOOp FEQl Re: Follow-up to lO:OOam meeting on DoJ request Wednesday, January 03, 2018 5:09:56 PM Thanks. Please forward the final memo to Roberto for comments. This is just the first salvo. John John M. Abowd, PhD Associate Director and Chief Scientist Research and Methodology U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.5880 (simulring on cell) Room (b) (6) john.maron.abowd@census.gov census gov Connect with us on Socja! Medja From: Eloise K Parker (CENSUS/ADDP FED) Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 4:37:16 PM To: John Maron Abowd (CENSUS/ADRM FED) Cc: Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Roberto Ramirez (CENSUS/POP FED) Subject: Re: Follow-up to lO:OOam meeting on DoJ request John -- Apologies, I got sucked into another issue and missed the fact that you set this meeting up at 3:30. I reviewed the memo and also saw your earlier message requesting additional context on the response rate impact. (b) (5) (b) (5) POP ADC Roberto Ramirez is acting for Karen Battle through Jan 11. Given that expertise on citizenship resides in Roberto's area, I suggest looping him in for further feedback/discussion as needed. Thanks much -Eloise Eloise Parker Assistant Director for Demographic Programs U.S. Census Bureau 4600 Silver Hill Road Suitland, MD 20746 (301) 763-1679 elojse k parker@censys gov www censys goy From: John Maron Abowd (CENSUS/ADRM FED) Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 3:15 PM To: Eloise K Parker (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Joanne Crane (CENSUS/CFO FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Patrick J Cantwell (CENSUS/OSSO FED); Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Ron SJarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Shawn D Klimek (CENSUS/CES FED); J David Brown (CENSUS/CES FED); Misty L Heggeness (CENSUS/SEHSD FED); Michael A Berning (CENSUS/ERO FED) Subject: Re: Follow-up to lO:OOam meeting on DoJ request First draft attached. Please send comments, proposed edits (with reviewing turned on) by 3:30. You will see a conference call invitation for 3:30 shortly. If you wish to come to(b) (6) that's fine too. Thanks, John John M. Abowd, PhD Associate Director and Chief Scientist Research and Methodology U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.5880 (simulring on cell) Room john.maron.abowd@census.gov (b) (6) r.ensys gov Connect with us on Social Media From: John Maron Abowd (CENSUS/ADRM FED) Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 12:27:14 PM To: Eloise K Parker (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Joanne Crane (CENSUS/CFO FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Patrick J Cantwell (CENSUS/OSSO FED); Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Ron SJarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED) Subject: Re: Follow-up to lO:OOam meeting on DoJ request James Whitehorne and Melissa Creech have been added to this thread. I have also included the team that wrot~ the white paper. They also have the documents. (b) (5) Swat team: Ron asked for an estimate of the table Citizen/Non-citizen Reported v. Ad Rec. Please develop an estimate, and confirm by return email that you are working on this. Thanks, John John M. Abowd, PhD Associate Director and Chief Scientist Research and Methodology U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.5880 (simulring on cell) Room (b) (6) john.maron.abowd@census.gov census goy Connect with us on Social Medja From: John Maron Abowd (CENSUS/ADRM FED) Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 10:59 AM To: Eloise K Parker (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Joanne Crane (CENSUS/CFO FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Patrick J Cantwell (CENSUS/OSSO FED); Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED}; Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED} Cc: Ron S Jarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED}; Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED} Subject: Re: Follow-up to lO:OOam meeting on DoJ request Attached is the shell summarizing the four alternatives. It's terse. Sorry. John M. Abowd, PhD Associate Director and Chief Scientist Research and Methodology U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.5880 (simulring on cell) Room (b) (6) john.maron.abowd@census.gov r,eosys gav Connect with us on Social Medja From: John Maron Abowd (CENSUS/ADRM FED} Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 10:41:41 AM To: Eloise K Parker (CENSUS/ADDP FED}; Joanne Crane (CENSUS/CFO FED}; Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED}; Patrick J Cantwell (CENSUS/OSSO FED}; Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED}; Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED} Cc: Ron S Jarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED}; Enrique.Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED} Subject: Follow-up to lO:OOam meeting on DoJ request These are the close-hold documents that were prepared in. the week before the Christmas holiday. The shell two-page memo will follow. Thanks, John John M. Abowd, PhD Associate Director and Chief Scientist Research and Methodology U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.5880 (simulring on cell) Room (b) (6) john.maron.abowd@census.gov r,ensys gay Connect with us on Social Medja From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: John Maron Abowcl CCENSUS/AQRM FEOl Ron S Jaanln CCENSUS/AQEP EEQ); Enrlgye Lamas CCENSUS/AOOP EEOl Shawn D Kl!mek CCENSUS/CE$ EEO>: J [)ayld Brown CCEN$US/CES EEO>: Misty L Heageness CCEN$US/SEHSD EW); Michael A Berning CCENSUSLERD FEOl: Burton H Reist CCENSUSfAQOC FEQ): Eloise K ear1ser CCENSUS/Appp EEQ); lpanne Crane CCENSUStqO EEQ>; Stephen L Byckner CCENSUSJAOCQM EEQ>: ~ Fontenot CCENSUSfAPOC FED>· eatr!ck ] cantwe!I CCENSUS/Qsso EEO> FINAL VERSION AlTACHED [was Re: Follow-up to lO:OOam meeting on DoJ request] Wednesday, January 03, 2018 4:38:53 PM 20180103-MEMORANQUM-PoJ-Altematlyes CFINAU.pdf Thanks to everyone for their input and timeliness. Ron, I will check with your office before leaving for the day. Thanks, John John M. Abowd, PhD Associate Director and Chief Scientist Research and Methodology U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.5880 (simulring on cell) Room (b) (6) john.maron.abowd@census.gov censys gov Connect with us on Social Medja From: Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 3:24 PM To: John Maron Abowd (CENSUS/ADRM FED); Eloise K Parker (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Joanne Crane (CENSUS/CFO FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Patrick J Cantwell (CENSUS/OSSO FED); Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Cc: Ron S Jarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Shawn D Klimek (CENSUS/CES FED); J David Brown (CENSUS/CES FED); Misty L Heggeness (CENSUS/SEHSD FED); Michael A Berning (CENSUS/ERO FED) Subject: Re: Follow-up to lO:OOam meeting on DoJ request John -- Pat and I reviewed your draft, and we're fine with it. I think it's important to stress (b) (5) We are in a meeting that we can't leave at the moment. Let us know what else you need, though. Thanks, From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Eloise K parfcer CCENSUS/AQPP EEDl John Mamo Abowd CCENSUS/AQRM EEO) Albert E Fontenot CCENSUS/AQOC EEQl; Burton H Reist CCENSUS/AQOC EEQ); Stephen L Buckner CCENSUS/AOCOM EEO); Roberto Ramirez (CENSUS/pop EEQl Re: Follow-up to 10:00am meeting on DoJ request Wednesday, January 03, 2018 4:37:17 PM John --Apologies, I got sucked into another issue and missed the fact that you set this meeting up at 3:30. I reviewed the memo and also saw your earlier message requesting additional context on the (b) (5) response rate impact. (b) (5) POP ADC Roberto Ramirez is acting for Karen Battle through Jan 11. Given that expertise on citizenship resides in Roberto's area, I suggest looping him in for further feedback/discussion as needed. Thanks much -Eloise Eloise Parker Assistant Director for Demographic Programs U.S. Census Bureau 4600 Silver Hill Road Suitland, MD 20746 (301) 763-1679 e!ojse k parker@censys goy www censys gov From: John Maron Abowd (CENSUS/ADRM FED} Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 3:15 PM To: Eloise K Parker (CENSUS/ADDP FED}; Joanne Crane (CENSUS/CFO FED}; Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED}; Patrick J Cantwell (CENSUS/DSSD FED}; Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED}; Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED} Cc: Ron S Jarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED}; Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED}; Shawn D Klimek (CENSUS/CES FED}; J David Brown (CENSUS/CES FED}; Misty L Heggeness (CENSUS/SEHSD FED}; Michael A Berning (CENSUS/ERO FED) Subject: Re: Follow-up to lO:OOam meeting on DoJ request First draft attached. Please send comments, pro·posed edits (with reviewing turned on) by 3:30. You will see a conference call invitation for 3:30 shortly. If you wish to come to (b) (5) that's fine too. Thanks, John John M. Abowd, PhD Associate Director and Chief Scientist Research and Methodology U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.5880 (simulring on cell) Room (b) (6) john.maron.abowd@census~gov censys goy Connect with us on Socja! Medja From: John Maron Abowd (CENSUS/ADRM FED) Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 12:27:14 PM To: Eloise K Parker (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Joanne Crane (CENSUS/CFO FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Patrick J Cantwell (CENSUS/OSSO FED); Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Ron SJarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED) Subject: Re: Follow-up to lO:OOam meeting on DoJ request James Whitehorne and Melissa Creech have been added to this thread. I have also included the team that wrote the white paper. They also have the documents. (b) (5) Swat team: Ron asked for an estimate of the table Citizen/Non-citizen Reported v. Ad Rec. Please develop an estimate, and confirm by return email that you are working on this. Thanks, John John M. Abowd, PhD Associate Director and Chief Scientist Research and Methodology U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.5880 (simulring on cell) Room (b) (6) john.maron.abowd@census.gov censusgoy Connect with us on Social Medja From: John Maron Abowd (CENSUS/ADRM FED) Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 201810:59 AM To: Eloise K Parker (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Joanne Crane (CENSUS/CFO FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Patrick J Cantwell (CENSUS/OSSO FED); Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Ron S Jarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED) Subject: Re: Follow-up to lO:OOam meeting on DoJ request Attached is the shell summarizing the four alternatives. It's terse. Sorry. John M. Abowd, PhD Associate Director and Chief Scientist Research and Methodology U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.5880 (simulring on cell) Room (b) (6) john.maron.abowd@census.gov censusgoy Connect with us on Social Medja From: John Maron Abowd (CENSUS/ADRM FED) Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 10:41:41 AM To: Eloise K Parker (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Joanne Crane (CENSUS/CFO FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Patrick J Cantwell (CENSUS/OSSO FED); Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Ron SJarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED) Subject: Follow-up to lO:OOam meeting on DoJ request These are the close-hold documents that were. prepared in the week before the Christmas holiday. The shell two-page memo will follow. Thanks, John John M. Abowd, PhD Associate Director and Chief Scientist Research and Methodology U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.5880 (simulring on cell) Room (b) (6) john.maron.abowd@census.gov r.ensus gov Connect with us on Social Medja From: To: Cc: John Mamo Ab9wd CCENSUS/AQRM fEQl Eloise K Parker C(ENSUS/Appp fEo>: Joanne Crane CCENSUS/CfO EEQ>: Albert E Fontenot C(ENSUS/ADDC .EfQ); Patrick J P1ntwell C(ENSUSfOSSP FEQl: Stephen L Byclcoer CCENSUS/AQCOM FED}' Burton H Reist C(ENSUS/AQOC EEO); James Wh!tebgme CCENSUS{AQOC EEO); Melissa L Qeech CCENsuSfecO EEO> Ron S Jarmin (CENSUS/AQEP EEO>: Enrigye Lamas CCfNSUS/Appp fEo>: Shawn p KJ!mek (CENSUS/CE.$ EEi)): l David Brown CCENSUS/(ES EEO>: Misty L Heggeness CCENSUS/SEHSP FEo>: Michael A Berning {CENSUS/ERP ffl2l Subject: Date: Re: Follow-up to lO:OOam meeting on Pol request Wednesday, January 03, 2018 3:19:29 PM Attachments: 20180103-MEMOBANPUM-DoJ-A!temauves dog Forgot James and Melissa. Sorry. John M. Abo'{'d, PhD Associate Director and Chief Scientist Research and Methodology U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.5880 (simulring on cell) Room (b) (6) john.maron.abowd@census.gov censysgov Connect with us on Social Medja From: John Maron Abowd (CENSUS/ADRM FED) Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 3:15 PM To: Eloise K Parker (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Joanne Crane (CENSUS/CFO FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Patrick J Cantwell (CENSUS/OSSO FED); Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Ron SJarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Shawn D Klimek (CENSUS/CES FED); J David Brown (CENSUS/CES FED); Misty L Heggeness (CENSUS/SEHSD FED); Michael A Berning (CENSUS/ERO FED) Subject: Re: Follow-up to lO:OOam meeting on DoJ request First draft attached. Please send comments, proposed edi!s (with reviewing turned on) by 3:30. You will see a conference call invitation for 3:30 shortly. If you wish to come to(b) (6) , that's fine too. Thanks, John John M. Abowd, PhD Associate Director and Chief Scientist Research and Methodology U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.5880 (simulring on cell) Room (b) (6) john.maron.abowd@census.gov ccensus gav Connect with us on Social Media From: John Maron Abowd (CENSUS/ADRM FED) Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 12:27:14 PM To: Eloise K Parker (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Joanne Crane (CENSUS/CFO FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Patrick J Cantwell (CENSUS/OSSO FED); Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Ron SJarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED) Subject: Re: Follow-up to lO:OOam meeting on DoJ request James Whitehorne and Melissa Creech have been a9ded to this thread. I have also included the team that wrote the white paper. They also have the documents. (b) (5) (b) (5) (b) (5) (b) (5) (b) (5) (b) (5) Swat team: Ron asked for an estimate of the table Citizen/Non-citizen Reported v. Ad Rec. Please develop an estimate, and confirm by return email that you are working on this. Thanks, John John M. Abowd, PhD Associate Director and Chief Scientist Research and Methodology U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.5880 (simulring on cell) Room (b) (6) john.maron.abowd@census.gov census goy Conned with us on Social Medja From: John Maron Abowd (CENSUS/ADRM FED) Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 10:59 AM To: Eloise K Parker (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Joanne Crane (CENSUS/CFO FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Patrick J Cantwell (CENS.US/DSSD FED); Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Ron SJarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED) Subject: Re: Follow-up to lO:OOam meeting on DoJ request Attached is the shell summarizing the four alternatives. It's terse. Sorry. John M. Abowd, PhD Associate Director and Chief Scientist Research and Methodology U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.5880 (simulring on cell) Room (b) (6) john.maron.abowd@census.gov census goy Conned with us on Social Mecija From: John Maron Abowd (CENSUS/ADRM FED) Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 10:41:41 AM To: Eloise K Parker (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Joanne Crane (CENSUS/CFO FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Patrick J Cantwell (CENSUS/DSSD FED); Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Ron SJarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED) Subject: Follow-up to lO:OOam meeting on DoJ request These are the close-hold documents that were prepared in the week before the Christmas holiday. The shell two-page memo will follow. Thanks, John John M. Abowd, PhD Associate Director and Chief Scientist Research and Methodology U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.5880 (simulring on cell) Room (b) (6) john.maron.abowd@census.gov census gov Connect with us on Social Medja 'DEC-14-2017 17:51 P.02/04 U.S. Depanment of Justice Justice Management Division Olflce ofGeneral Counsel Waahtngtan. D.C. 20530 DEC 12 Z017 VIA CER)Q'IRD RETURN REC§JPT 7014 2120 0000 8064 4964 Dr. Ron Jannin Performing tho Non-Exclusive Funotions and Duties of the Director U.S. Census Bureau United States Department of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20233-0001 Re: Request To Reinstate Citizenship Question On 2020 Census Questionnaire Dear Dr. Jarmin: The Department of Justice is committed to robust and evenhanded enforcement of the Nation's civil rights laws and to free and fair elections for all Americans. In furtheranee of that commitment, I writ.e on behalf of the Department to formally request that the Census Bureau reinstate on the 2020 Census questionnaire a question regarding citizcnship7 formerly included in the so-called "long form" census. This data is critical to the Deparbnent's enforcement of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and its important protections against racial discrimination in voting. To fully enforce those requirements, the Department needs a reliable calculation of the citizen voting-age population in localities where voting rights violations are alleged or suspected. As demonstmted below, the decennial census questionnaire is the most appropriate vehicle for collecting that data, and reinstating a question on citizenship will best enable the Department to protect all American citizens' voting rights under Section 2. The Supreme Court has held that Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act prohibits ''vote dilution" by state and local jurisdictions engaged in redistricting, which can occur when a racial group is improperly deprived of a single-member district in which it could form a majority. Sec Thornburgv. Gingles, 478 U.S. 30, SO (1986). Multiple federal courts of appeals have held that, where citizenship rates are at issue in a vote-dilution case, oi1izen voting-age population is the proper metric for determining whether a racial group could constitute a majority in a singlemember district. See, e.g., Reyes v. City ofFarmers Branch, S86 F.3d 1019, 1023-24 (5th Cir. 2009); Barnett v. City ofChicago, 141F.3d699, 704 (7th Cir. 1998); Negm v. City ofMiami Beach, 113F.3d1563, 1567-69 (11th Cir. 1997); Romero v. City ofPomona, 883 F.2d 1418, 1426 (9th Cir. 1989), overruled In part on other grounds by Townsend v. Holman Consulting Corp., 914 F.2d 1136, 1141 (9th Cir. 1990); see also LULA.C v. Perry, 548 U.S. 399, 423-442 (2006) (analyzing vote-dilution claim by reference to citizen voting-age population). 'DEC-14-2017 17:52 P.03/04 The pmpose of Section 2's vote-dilution prohibition "is to facilitate participation •.. in our political process" by preventing l1Dlawtbl dilution of the vote on the basis of race. Campos v. City ofHoU8ton, 113 P.3d 544, 548 (Sth Cir. 1997). Importantly, "[t]he plain language of section 2 of the Voting Rights Act makes clear that .its protections apply to United States citizens." Id Indeed, courts have reasoned that ''[t]he right to vote is one of the badges of citi%.enship" and that "[t]he dignity and very concept of citi7.enship are diluted if noncltizens are allowed to vote.., Barnett, 141 F.3d at 704. Thus, it would be the wrong result for a legislature or a court to draw a single-member district in which a numerical racial minority group in a jurisdiction was a .majority of the total voting-age population in that district but "continued to be defeated at the polls" because it was not a majority of the citi7.en voting-age population. Campos~ 113 F.3d at 548. These cases make clear that, in order to assess and enforce compliance with Section l's protection against discrimination in votin& the Department needs to be able to obtain citizen voting-age population data for census blocks, block groups, counties, towns, and other locations where potential Section 2 violations are alleged or suspected. .Prom 1970 to 2000, the Census Bureau included a citizenship question on the so-called "long form" questionnaire that it sent to approximately one in every six households during each decennial census. See, e.g., U.S. Census Bureau, Summary File 3: 2000 Census ofPopulation & Housing-Appendix B at B-7 (July 2007), available at https://www.census.gov/prod/cen2000/doc/sB.pdf (last visited Nov. 22, 2017); U.S. Census Bureau, Index of Questions. available at https:/lwww.census.gov/history/ wwwltbrough_the_decadesfmdex_of_questions/ (last visited Nov. 22, 2017). For years, the Department used the data collected in response to that question in assessing compliance .with Section 2 and in litigation to enforce Section 2's protections against racial discrimination in voting. In the 2010 Census, however, no census questionnaire included a question regarding citizenship. Rather, following the 2000 Census, the Census Bureau discontinued the "long form,, questiomiaire and replaced it with tho American Community Survey (ACS). The ACS is a sampling survey that is sent to only around one in every thirtyooeigbt households each year and asks a variety of questions regarding demographic information, including citizenship. See U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey Information Gulde at 6, available at https:/lwww.census.gov/content/dam/Census/pmgmms-surveys/acs/about/ACS Information Guide.pdf (last visited Nov. 22, 2017). The ACS is currently the Census Bureau's only survey that collects information regarding citizenship and estimates citizen votiJla...age population. The 2010 redistricting cycle was the first cycle in which the ACS estimates provided the Census Bureau's only citizen voting-age population data. The Department and state and local jurisdictions therefore have used those ACS estimates for this redistricting cycle. The ACS, however, does not yield the ideal data for such purposes for several reasons: • Jurisdictions conducting redistricting, and the Department in enforcing Section 2, already use the total population data from the census to determine compliance with the Constitution's one-pmson, one--vote requirement, see Evenwel v. Abbott, 136 S. Ct 1120 (Apr. 4, 2016). As a result. using the ACS citizenship estimates means relying on two different data sets, the scope •d level of detail of which vary quite significantly. 2 DEC-14-2017 17:52 P.04/04 • Because the ACS estimates are rolling and aggregated into one--year, three-year, and fiveyear estimates, they do not align in time with the decennial census data. Citizenship data ftom the decennial census, by contrast, would align in time with the total and voting-age population data from the cemus that jurisdictions already use in redistricting. • The ACS estimates are reported at a ninety percent confidence level,, and the margin of error increases as the sample size-and, thus, the geographic ~ecreases. See U.S. Census Bureau, Glo11ary: Confidence interval (American Community·Survey), available at https://www.census.gov/glossary/#term_ConfidenceintervalAmericanCommunity Survey (last visited November 22, 2017). By contrast, decennial census data ls a full count of the population. • CeDS\18 data is reported to the census block level, while the smallest unit reported in the ACS estimates is the census block group. See American CommunUy 8""ey Data 3, 5, 10. Accordingly. redistricting jurisdictions and the Department are required to perfonn further estimates and to interject further uncertainty in order to approximate citi7.en voting-age population at the level of a ce11S11S block, which is the fundamental building block of a redistricting plan. Having all of the relevant population and citizenship data available in one data set at the census block level would greatly assist the redistricting process. For all of these reasons, the Department believes that decennial census questionnaire data regarding citizenship, if available, would be more appropriate for use in redistricting and in Section 2 litigation than the ACS citizenship estimates. Accordingly. the Department formally requests that the Census Bureau reinstate into the 2020 Census a question regarding citizenship. We also request that the Census Bureau release this new data regarding citi7.enship at the same time as it releases the other redistricting data, by April 1 following the 2020 Census. At the same time, the Department requests that the Bureau also maintain the citizenship question on the ACS, since such question is necessary, inter alia, to yield information for the periodic detenninations made by the Bureau under Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act 52 U.S.C. § 10503. Please let me know if you have any questions about this letter or wish to discuss this request I can be reached at (202) S14-3452, or at Artbur.Gary@usdoj.gov. Sincerely yours, ~f-~ Arthur E. Gary _· " General Counsel 0 Justice Management Division 3 TOTAL P.04 From: To: Subject: Date: Stephen L Buclsoer CCENSUSfAOCOM EEQl Michael C Cook CCENSUS/pIO EEID Re: Google Alert - American Community .Survey Wednesday, January 03, 2018 8:30:57 AM Michael, I appreciate the heads up about the calls and stories, especially given your "off" this week, and it appears to have gotten our message across about the process we will follow. There is a meeting today with Ron to discuss a meeting he is setting up with DOJ about their request. Please remember to loop me in on these when you get them {so we can discuss how best to respond together), especially when it concerns the NY Times, Washington Post and DOC is involved. Thanks, we will try not to bother you too much. Enjoy the break and (b) (6) Stephen Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED) Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 5:35 AM To: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Ron SJarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Christine ETaylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Fwd: Google Alert - American Community Survey Got a call last night from DOC about a NVT inquiry about the DOJ Letter. They wanted me to give our perspective on this issue to the reporter--see story pasted below. We'll make sure that it's in this morning's clips. I also spoke to the WashPost Editorial Staff last night {they contacted me and DOC). Here is their story that should also appear in print today: https://www.google.com/arop/s/www.washjngtonpost com/amphtml/opjojoos/thetrump-adrojojstration-pushes-for-a-change-that-could-derajl-thecensus/2018/0l/02/le4c43d2-fQOa-1 le7-b390-a36dc3fa2842 story. htm I Opinion I The Trump administration pushes for a change that could derail the census www.google.com Asking about citizenship could skew the count in Republicans' favor. NYT story pasted below: Critics Say Asking About Citizenship Could Wreck Chances for an Accurate Census Image A naturalization ceremony in Tampa, Fla., last month. The government has sought to count everyone living in the United States, legally and otherwise, since the first census in 1790. CreditMonica Herndon/Tampa Bay Times, via Associated Press By Michael Wjnes Jan. 2, 2018 WASHINGTON - A request by the Justice Department to ask people about their citizenship status in the 2020 census is stirring a broad backlash from census experts and others who say th.e move could wreck chances for an accurate count of the population - and, by extension, a fair redistricting of the House and state legislatures next decade. Their fear, echoed by experts in the Census Bureau itself, is that the Trump administration's hard-line stance on immigration, and especially on undocumented migrants, will lead Latinos and other minorities, fearing prosecution, to ignore a census that tracks citizenship status. Their failure to participate would affect population counts needed not only to apportion legislative seats, but to distribute hundreds of billions of dollars in federal money to areas that most need it. "I can think of no action the administration could take that would be more damaging to the accuracy of the 2020 census than to add a question on citizenship," Terri Ann Lowenthal, a consultant and leading private expert on cens.us issues, said in an interview. "It would completely pull the rug out from under efforts to have everyone participate in the census as the Constitution envisions." ADVERTISEMENT The government has sought to count everyone living in the United States, legally and otherwise, since the first census in 1790. The decennial census has not asked all respondents whether they were citizens since 1960, although much smaller Census Bureau surveys of the population have continued to include citizenship questions. The Justice Department request, first reported by ProPublica. was made in a Dec. 12 letter that said more detailed information on citizenship was critical to enforcing Section 2 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, which bans racial discrimination in voting. You have 4 free articles remaining. Subscribe to The Times The number of voting-age citizens is one measure used to determine whether the minority population in a legislative district is sufficient to determine an election, and the department said the results of the American Community Survey, a smaller annual review that cove.rs about 10 percent of the population each decade, were too imprecise to be reliable. Vot_ing rights advocates said, however, that the data from that smaller survey had long been used effectively to enforce t~e law. They said that adding a citizenship question to the census would not enhance voting rights, but suppress them by reducing the head count of already undercounted minority groups, particularly the fast-growing Hispanic population. ''The first effect, of course, is on reapp Date: January 2, 2018 at 8:17:25 PM EST To: rojcbae! c cook@census gov Subject: Google Alert-American Community Survey American Community Survey As-it-happens update · January 3, 2018 NEWS Alarm at Proposal to Ask About Citizenship Status in Census New York Times The citizenship question proposed by the Justice Department differs little, if at all, from the one in the American Community Survey. Experts fear, however, that requiring an answer from all Americans would cause many minorities .to avoid responding to all census questions for fear that their responses ... DDD Flag as irrelevant You have received this email because you have subscribed to Google Alerts. Unsubscribe [fi] Receive this alert as RSS feed Send Feedback From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Mjchaef C Cook ; Ron S Jaanln CCENSUS/AQEP EEQl: Enrigye Lamas CCENSUS/Appp ffQl; Albert E Fontenot CCENSUS/AQOC FED> Qtristine E Tavtor C(ENSUS/PIO FED> Fwd: Google Alert - American Community Survey Wednesday, January 03, 2018 5:35:02 AM Got a call last night from oo·c about a NYT inquiry about the DOJ Letter. They wanted me to give our perspective on this issue to the reporter-see story pasted below. We'll make sure that it's in this morning's clips. I also spoke to the WashPost Editorial Staff last night (they contacted me and DOC). Here is their story that should also appear in print today: bttps://www.google.com/amp/s/www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/opjojoos/tbetrump-administration-pusbes-for-a-cbange-tbat-could-deraH-the-census/201 8/01 /02/J e4c43d2fl)Oa- J 1e7-b390-a36dc3fa2842 story html NYT story pasted below: Critics Say Asking About Citizenship Could Wreck Chances for an Accurate Census A naturalization ceremony in Tampa, Fla., last month. The government has sought to count everyone living in the United States, legally and otherwise, since the first census in 1790. Monica Hemdon/fampa Bay Times, via Associated Press By Michael Wines Jan. 2, 2018 WASHINGTON - A request by the Justice Department to ask people about their citizenship status in the 2020 census is stirring a broad backlash from census experts and others who say the move could wreck chances for an accurate count of the population - and, by extension, a fair redistricting of the House and state legislatures next decade. Their fear, echoed by experts in the Census Bureau itself, is that the Trump administration's hard-line stance on immigration, and especially on undocumented migrants, will lead Latinos and other minorities, fearing prosecution, to ignore a census that tracks citizenship status. Their failure to participate would affect population counts needed not only to apportion legislative seats," but to distribute hundreds of billions of dollars in federal money to areas that most need it. "I can think of no action the administration could take that would be more damaging to the accuracy of the 2020 census than to add a question on citizenship," Terri Ann Lowenthal, a consultant and leading private expert on census issues, said in an interview. "It would completely pull the rug out from under efforts to have everyone participate in the census as the Constitution envisions." ADVERTISEMENT The government has sought to count everyone living in the United States, legally and otherwise, since the first census in 1790. The decennial census has not asked all respondents whether they were citizens since 1960, although much smaller Census Bureau surveys of the population have continued to include citizenship questions. The Justice Department request, first reported by ProPubUca, was made in a Dec. 12 letter that said more detailed information on citizenship was critical to enforcing Section 2 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, which bans racial discrimination in voting. You have 4 free articles remaining. Subscribe to The Times The number of voting-age citizens is one measure used to determine whether the minority population in a legislative district is sufficient to determine an election, and the department said the results of the American Community Survey, a smaller annual review that covers about 10 percent of the population each decade, were too imprecise to be reliable. Voting rights advocates said, however, that the data from that smaller survey had long been used effectively to enforce the law. They said that adding a citizenship question to the census would not enhance voting rights; but suppress them by reducing the head count of already undercounted minority groups, particularly the fast-growing Hispanic population. "The first effect, of course, is on reapportionment," Tom Saenz, the president and general counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense Fund, said in an interview. "And that seems to be the overarching goal - to stop the shifting of representation from non-Latino states to heavily Latino states." A substantial undercount would affect red and blue states alike - deeply Democratic California has nearly seyen mH1ion e1igjbJe Hispanic yoters, while deeply Republican Texas has nearly five million. But the true impact would fall on Democratic representation at all levels of government, because Latinos and other minorities are largely reliably Democratic constituencies. The last census failed to find 1.5 percent of the Hispanic population, the Census Bureau .said, an undercount exceeded only by the 2.1 percent of African-Americans who were missed. No reliable estimate exists of how many more might be deterred from participating in the census by a citizenship question, but among several experts interviewed, the consensus was that it could be substantial. Even small variations can have large political consequences. In 1997, Republicans vigorously fought a proposal to statistically adjust census results to address undercounts and overcounts, in no small part because their own study suggested the tweaks could affect election results in as many as 26 of the 435 House seats. In a so-called long-form version of the census that was dropped after 2000, about 17 percent of respondents were asked whether they were citizens, although not whether they were in the country legally. Since then, the citizenship question has been asked annually in the American Community Survey. The citizenship question proposed by the Justice Department differs little, if at all, from the one in the American Community Survey. Experts fear, however, that requiring an answer from all Americans would cause many minorities to avoid responding to all census questions for fear that their responses would be given to other government agencies. The dropouts would be likely to include not only undocumented migrants, but entire families who are in the country legally but who house friends or relatives who are not. Census Bureau experts raised the same concern in a Sept. 17 memo to senior officials in which they noted a sharp rise "in respondents spontaneously expressing concerns about confidentiality in some of our pretesting studies" conducted since January, when President Trump took office. "In particular," the memo stated, "researchers heard respondents express new concerns about topics like the 'Muslim ban,' discomfort 'registering' other household members by reporting their demographic characteristics, the dissolution of the 'DACA'. (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival) program, repeated references to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), etc." ADVERTISEMENT "Respondents reported being told by community leaders not to open the door without a warrant signed by a judge," the memo stated. It also reported that "researchers observed respondents falsifying names, dates of birth, and other infonnation on household rosters." In a written statement, a Census Bureau spokesman, Michael C. Cook Sr., said on Tuesday that a complete and accurate census was "one of our top priorities." "We are evaluating the request and will process it in the same way we have historically dealt with such requests," he said. Several experts said, however, that the Justice Department request is all but unprecedented, at least in modern times. Census questions undergo a yearslong vetting process that includes trials and other research to ensure that a query elicits an accurate response and does not have unwanted side effects. In contrast, the Census Bureau must submit a final list of questions to Congress in less than three months - on April 1 and will conduct only one major field test of the census process this spring. Including a new question so late in the process effectively offers no opportunity to test and correct wording problems. And if a citizenship query did depress responses, as experts have predicted, it could add hundreds of millions of dollars to the cost of the count: Sending enumerators to track down and interview nonresponders is by far the most expensive part of the entire process. Alain Delaqueriere contributed research. A version of this article appears in print on January 3, 2018, on Page AS of the New York edition with the headline: Request to Check Citizenship Stirs Fears for Census. Order Reprints I Today's Paper I Subscribe Michael C. Cook Sr., :MBA Division Chief Public Infonnation Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301-763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) mjcbael .c.cook@census.goy Begin forwarded message: From: Google Alerts Date: January 2, 2018 at 8:17:25 PM EST To: michael.c.cook@census goy Subject: Google Alert - American Community Survey American Community Survey As-it-happens update · January 3, 2018 NEWS Alarm at Proposal to Ask About Citizenship Status in Census New York Times The citizenship question proposed by the Justice Department differs little, if at all, from the one in the American Community Survey. Experts fear, however, that requiring an answer from all Americans would cause-many minorities to avoid responding to all census questions for fear that their responses ... DDD Flag as irrelevant You have received this email because you have subscribed to Google Alerts. Unsubscribe I[i] I Receive this alert as RSS feed Send Feedback To: Bon S Jarmin CCENSUS/ADEf fEQl Stephen L Byc!sner CCENSUS/AOCOM EEDl Subject: Date: Re: Google Alert - census bureau Tuesday, January 02, 2018 8: 13:28 PM From: The lack of understanding and hysteria are amazing Sent from my iPhone On Jan 2, 2018, at 7:22 PM, Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) wrote: Begin forwarded message: From: Google Alerts Date: January 2, 2018 at 6:44:36 PM EST To: stephen.l.buckoer@census.goy Subject: Google Alert - census bureau census bureau As-it-happens update · January 2, 2018 NEWS The question that could sabotage the census CNN According to new reporting from ProPublica, the Department of Justice wants to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census. A DOJ official made this request to the bureau in a letter dated December 12. The letter argues that the DOJ needs the citizenship data to protect minority populations from ... 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DDD Flag as irrelevant KING WANTS CENSUS TO ASK IF RESIDENTS ARE LEGAL CITIZENS KSCJ The Justice Department has asked the U.S. Census Bureau to put a citizenship question on the 2020 Census forms, to calculate "the votingage population" in areas "where voting rights violations are alleged or suspected." U.S. Supreme Court rulings have upheld the power of congress to direct ... DDD Flag as irrelevant White voters are moving to the South - and making it more Democratic News & Observer Since World War II, Americans have been migrating South. That's picked up in recent years, aided by a relatively s~ong economy and as anyone north of the Mason-Dixon line this week will appreciate balmy winters. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10 of the fastest-growing U.S. cities in 2016 ... DDD Flag as irrelevant You have received this email because you have subscribed to Google Alerts. Unsubscribe IllJ I Receive this alert as RSS feed Send Feedback Stephen L Bud Ron S Jarmin CCENSUS/APEP FEQl From: To: Subject: Date: Fwd: Google Alert - census bureau Tuesday, January 02, 2018 7:22:59 PM Begin forwarded message: From: Google Alerts Date: January 2, 2018 at 6:44:36 PM EST To: stepben.l.buckoer@census,goy Subject: Google Alert - census bureau census bureau As-it-happens update · January 2, 2018 NEWS The question that could sabotage the census CNN According to new reporting from ProPublica, the Department of Justice wants to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census. A DOJ official made this request to the bureau in a letter dated December 12. The letter argues that the DOJ needs the citizenship data to protect minority populations from ... DDD Flag as irrelevant Studies from two moving companies list Illinois as the top "outbound state" for 2017. Illinois Policy The U.S. Census Bureau revealed in December that Illinois is no longer the fifthlargest state in the nation, a title now held by Pennsylvania. This is due to the Land of Lincoln's fourth consecutive year of population decline and Pennsylvania's modest population growth. Only West Virginia has seen more ... D fl n Flag as irrelevant 12 homicides recorded in Laredo in the past year (Aug-Dec) Laredo Morning Times With a dozen homicides recorded in Laredo in 2017, a one-digit decrease from 2016, the Gateway City earned a spot in a list of safest cities in Texas this year. The U.S. Census Bureau lists over 1,200 cities as part of Texas. By this measure, Laredo ranks amongst the top 5 percent of safest cities in the ... DDD Flag as irrelevant KING WANTS CENSUS TO ASK IF RESIDENTS ARE LEGAL CITIZENS KSCJ The Justice Department has asked the U.S. Census Bureau to put a citizenship question on the 2020 Census forms, to calculate "the voting-age populationn in areas "where voting rights violations are alleged or suspected.• U.S. Supreme Court rulings have upheld the power of congress to direct ... DDD Flag as irrelevant White voters are moving to the South - and making it more Democratic News & Observer Since World War II, Americans have been migrating South. Thafs picked up in recent years, aided by a relatively strong economy and - as anyone north of the MasonDixon line this week will appreciate - balmy winters. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10 of the fastest-growing U.S. cities in 2016 ... DDD Flag as irrelevant You have received this email because you have subscribed to Google Alerts. Unsubscribe I jIi] Receive this alert as RSS feed Send Feedback From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Stephen L Buckner CCENSUS/AOCOM FED> Bon S Jaanln CCENSUS/AQEP FED) Fw: urgent query from Science Tuesday, January 02, 2018 4:21:46 PM CB18-RTQ 01 Ceosys Byreay Statement go Adding Citizenship Status Ouest!gn doex Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Christine E Taylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 11:46 AM To: Jeffrey Mervis Cc: CLMSO CS PIO (CENSUS/CLMSO); Ron SJarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED); Moniqua Roberts (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Re: urgent query from Science Christine Taylor Assistant Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau 301.763.5652 (direct) (b) (6) (cell) Christjoe E Tay!or@ceosys gov census gov Connect with us on Social Media From: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED) Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 8:34 AM To: (b) (6) Cc: CLMSO CS PIO (CENSUS/CLMSO); Ron S Jarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Christine E Taylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Re: urgent query from Science Hi (b) (6) Thanks for your message. What's your deadline? Michael C. Cook Sr., MBA Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301-763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) mjchael c cook@census gov On Jan 2, 2018, at 8:31 AM, (b) (6) wrote: Michael: Hi, and happy new year. I'm writing a story today about the 12 December request from the Justice Department to add a question about citizenship to the 2020 census. It's my understa.nding that the deadline for submitting subjects was March 31, 2017, and that the upcoming March 31 2018 deadline is for the precise language on the questionnaire. Is that correct? Or is the Census Bureau allowed to propose a new question after the March 31, 2017 deadline? And is the timetable different for ACS than for the decennial census? I'm at (b) (6) Regards, Jeff (b) (6) (b) (6) if it's easier to discuss on the phone. To: Stephen L Buckner CCENSUS/AOCOM FEQl Ron s Janntn (CENSUS/ADEP EEQ) Subject: Date: Re: Citizenship Tuesday, January 02, 2018 4:20:11 PM From: our statement about the question Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Ron SJarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED) Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 4:12 PM To: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Re: Citizenship RTQ? Ron Jarmin, PhD. Associate Director for Economic ~rograms, and Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Director U.S. Census Bureau Office 301. 763.1858, Ron.S.Jarmin@census.gov census gov Connect with us on Socjal Media From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 4:07:25 PM To: Ron SJarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED) Subject: Re: Citizenship Need for you to get Karen to allow us to post our RTQ on web, PIO hasn't been allowed to so we are responding with one off request per James Rockas (OPA). Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Ron S Jarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED) Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 4:03 PM To: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); James B Treat (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Subject: Re: Citizenship Helpful Ron Jarmin, PhD. Associate Director for Economic Programs, and Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Director U.S. Census Bureau Office 301. 763.1858, Ron.S.Jarmin@census.gov censys goy Connect with us on Social Medja From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 4:00:01 PM To: Ron S Jarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); James B Treat (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Subject: Citizenship http·//www sciencemag org/news/2018/01/furor-greets-reQuest-add-citjzenshjp-Questjon2020-us-census Furor greets request to add citizenship question to 2020 U.S. census www.sciencemag.org Critics of Department of Justice request say it will drive down response rates, increase costs Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications US. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (cell) census.gov From: Subject: Rons Jarmin CCENSUS/AQEP.FED) Stephen L Buclsner CCENSUS/ADCOM FEOl; Albert E Fontenot CCENSUS/AQDC FEOl; James 8 Treat CCENSUS/AQDC FED); Burton H Reist C(ENSUS/ADDC FED) Re: attzenshlp Date: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 4:03:53 PM To: Helpful Ron Jarmin, PhD. Associate Director for Economic Programs, and Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Director U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.1858, Ron.S.Jarmin@census.gov censys gov Connect with us on Social Medja From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 4:00:01 PM To: Ron S Jarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); James B Treat (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Subject: Citizenship http://wwwsciencemag.org/news/2018/01/furor-greets-reguest-add-citjzenshjp-guestjon2020-us-census Furor greets request to add citizenship question to 2020 U.S. census I www.sciencemag.org Critics of Department of Justice request say it will drive down response rates, increase costs I I i Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) census.gov (cell) From: To: Subject: Date: Steohen L Buc!cner CCENSUS/AOCOM EEDl Ron s Jarmin CCENSUS/AQEP EEQl; Albert E Fontenot C(ENSUS/APPC EEQ>; James B Treat CCENSUS/AQOC m2li Burton H Reist CCENSUS/AQQC EEQ) Citizenship Tuesday, January 02, 2018 4:00:04 PM bttp·//www scjencemag org/news/2Ql8/0l/furor-greets-reguest-add-citjzenshjp-QYestjon2Q20-us-census Furor greets request to add citizenship question to 2020 U.S. census www.sciencemag.org Critics of Department of Justice request say it will drive down response rates, increase costs Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: To: Steoheo L Byclcner CCENSUS/AOCOM FED> Christine E Iavtor Subject: Fw: what we ask on ACS regarding citizenship Tuesday, January 02, 2018 3:53:26 PM Date: Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Timothy P Olson (CENSUS/ADFO FED) Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 2:23 PM To: Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: what we ask on ACS regarding citizenship https· //www2 census.goy/progra ms-su rveys/acs/about/g bygfact/2016/Cjtjzensh jp pdf Why We Ask: Place of Birth, Citizenship, and Year of Entry www2.census.gov 1 American Community Survey (ACS) Why We Ask: Place of Birth, Citizenship and Year of Entry We ask about place of birth, citizenship, and year of entry to provide ... Tim Olson, Associate Director for Field Operations U.S. Census Bureau -Washington DC 301-763-2072 Office (b) (6) Cell timothy.p.olson@census.gov census gov Connect with us on Social Mec1ja From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Christine E Tavtor CCENSUS/pJO EEOl Stephen L Byc!sner CCENSUS/AOCOM EEPl Michael C Cook CCENSUS/pJO EEOl Otlzenshlp Inquiry Tuesday, January 02, 2018 3:40:37 PM FYI - MR has received another inquiry on citizenship. It's from the Washington Post editorial staff. We're working with DOC. I have requested again to post the RTQ to the website. Besides ProPublica last week, we gave the RTQ to Science Magazine and NPR today. Christine Taylor Assistant Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau 301.763.5652 (direct) (b) (6) (cell) Chdstjoe E Taylor@ceosys gov census gov Connect with us on Social Medja From: Michael C Cook CCENSUS/pIO FEQl Joanne Crane cc:ENSUS/CFQ EB)) Christine E Tavtor (CENSUS/pm FED>: Burton H Reist CCENSUS/AQOC FEQl: Albert E Fontenot CCENSUS/AQOC .EfW; Stephen L Buc!sner C(ENSUS/AOCQM FED>: Enrique Lamas C(ENSUS/AQPP FED>· Ron s Jarmin CCENSUSIAQEI> FED> To: Cc: Subject: Date: Re: Citizenship question on 2020 Tuesday, January 02, 2018 2:51:15 PM This is what DOC cleared us to provide for press: RESPONSE TO QUERY: CB18-RTQ.01 Census Bureau Statement on Adding Question About Citizenship Status JAN. 2, 2018-The U.S. Census Bureau has received the letter requesting a question on citizenship to the decennial censusquestionnaire. The request will go through the wellestablished process· required for any potential new question. While the request is being evaluated, please reach out to the U.S. Department of Justice with any further questions. While the discretionary authority for defining the questions on the American Community Survey and the decennial census questionnaire resides with the Secretary of Commerce, the Census Bureau works with the Office of Management and Budget to review and assess the justification for adding a question. ### Michael C. Cook Sr., l\.IBA Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301 -763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) mjcbael c cook@census.goy On Jan 2, 2018, at 1:54 PM, Joanne Crane (CENSUS/CFO FED) wrote: Hi Al, Burton, Stephen, Michael, Christine, Just got a question on what we got from DOJ from Senate approps majority. Does what I drafted comport with what we have been and want to be saying? Yes. DOJ very recently sent the Census Bureau a letter requesting additional citizenship data to enforce the Voting Rights Act. We have begun the process where (b) (5) (b) (5) Joanne Buenzli Crane Chief Financial Officer U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.3652 Cell (b) (6) joanne crane@census gov census gov Connect with ·US on Socja! Medja From: Cutler, Allen (Appropriations) Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 1:29 PM To: Joanne Crane (CENSUS/CFO FED} Subject: Citizenship question on 2020 I know we've gone over this before, but has DoJ recently weighed in on the issue? From: To: Subject: Date: Christine E Tavtor CCENSUS/pJO EEOl Stephen L Buc!cner CCENSUS/AOCOM EEOl Fw: Citizenship RTQ Tuesday, January 02, 2018 2:32:03 PM FYI Christine Taylor Assistant Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau 301.763.5652 (direct) (b) (6) cell) Christine E Tay!or@censys gov census gov Connect with us on Social Media From: Manning, Kevin (Federal) Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 2:17 PM To: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED) Cc: Christine E Taylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Re: Citizenship RTQ Spoke with James, let's hold off on this for now and circle up later. Thank you, Kevin On Jan 2, 2018, at 12:04 PM, Michael C Cook {CENSUS/PIO FED) wrote: Hi Kevin, We have started getting inquiries from our data users, who are reaching out to the program areas, about the DOJ letter. We plan to post the attached statement in our Newsroom online, so, staff can direct the public to it when and if needed. We are looking at SM traffic now and will start directing those in SM to it ~swell, if warranted. Cool? See attachment: Michael C. Cook Sr., MBA Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301-763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) mjchael.c.cook@cepsus.gov To: Dmothy p Olson CCENSUS/AQFO EEQl Burton H Reist CCENSUS/APOC EEDl: Steohen L Buckner CCENSUSJAOCOM FEQl Subject: Date: what we ask on ACS regarding citizenship Tuesday, January 02, 2018 2:23:55 PM From: https ·//www2 census.gov/progra ms-su rveys/acs/a bout/Q byQfact/2016/Cjtjzensh jp pdf Why We Ask: Place of Birth, Citizenship, and Year of Entry www2.census.gov 1 American Community Survey (ACS) Why We Ask: Place of Birth, Citizenship and Year of Entry We ask about place of birth, citizenship, and year of entry to provide ... . Tim Olson, Associate Director for Field Operations U.S. Census Bureau - Washington DC 301-763-2072 Office (b) (6) Cell timothy.p.olson@census.gov censys gov Connect with us on Social Mec1ja From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Burton H Reist CCENSUS/AQOC EEQl James L p!nwlddle C(ENSUS/Apoc fEPl Ron S Jaanjn CCENSUS/AQEP EEQl; Enrigye Lamas CCENSUS/APPP EEPl: Albert E Fontenot CCENSUS/APOC .FED); Stephen L Buckner CCENSUS/APCOM EEpl; Colleen Ho!zbach CCENSUS/eco EEQl Re: Correspondence CQAS-08591 : ACTION REQUIRED Tuesday, January 02, 2018 2:17:46 PM I think it's fine to send this to them. Please go ahead and do so. Thanks, Burton On Jan 2, 2018, at 9:54 AM, James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED) wrote: GAO {Ty Mitchell) called and asked me if they could get a copy of this letter from DOJ. OK to send to him {w/o the CQAS cover, of course)? Thanks James Dinwiddie I Office of the Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs U.S. Census Bureau I Office 301.763.1346 I Room (b) (6) I james I djowjddje@censys gov I census gov I Connect with us on Social Medja From: boc correspondence guality assurance@census gay Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 12:33 PM To: Burton H Reist {CENSUS/ADDC FED}; Erika H Becker Medina {CENSUS/ADDC FED); Cheryl V Chambers {CENSUS/ADDC FED); Enid Santana Ortiz (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: BOC Correspondence Quality Assurance (CENSUS}; James B Treat {CENSUS/ADDC FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Jennifer Saindon (CENSUS/DCMD FED); Sherry Doss (CENSUS/ADDC FED); James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Tara Tadlock (CENSUS/OCIA FED); Cheryl V Chambers (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Subject: Correspondence CQAS-08591: ACTION REQUIRED Correspondence Quality Assurance Staff Control Sheet 12/19/2017 Correspondence Type Controlled Correspondence Commerce ID : Action Off ice : DCO Signature : Jarmin Subject: Request to Reinstate Citizenship Question on 2020 Census Questionnaire Instructions : Prepare draft and send to CQAS. Return to CQAS by : 01/02/2018 Sender : Arthur E. Gary Constituent Corr Date : 12/12/2017 Rec Date 12/19/2017 Due Date 01/08/2018 Addressee Ron Jarmin Info Copy oracle.sql.CLOB®576a2f3e Note that the attached Correspondence may have more than one page If you have any questions regarding this Correspondence, call the Correspondence Quality Assurance Staff at x2501 'DEC-14-2017 17:51 P.02/04 U.S. Depanment of Justice Justice Management Division Olflce ofGeneral Counsel Waahtngtan. D.C. 20530 DEC 12 Z017 VIA CER)Q'IRD RETURN REC§JPT 7014 2120 0000 8064 4964 Dr. Ron Jannin Performing tho Non-Exclusive Funotions and Duties of the Director U.S. Census Bureau United States Department of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20233-0001 Re: Request To Reinstate Citizenship Question On 2020 Census Questionnaire Dear Dr. Jarmin: The Department of Justice is committed to robust and evenhanded enforcement of the Nation's civil rights laws and to free and fair elections for all Americans. In furtheranee of that commitment, I writ.e on behalf of the Department to formally request that the Census Bureau reinstate on the 2020 Census questionnaire a question regarding citizcnship7 formerly included in the so-called "long form" census. This data is critical to the Deparbnent's enforcement of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and its important protections against racial discrimination in voting. To fully enforce those requirements, the Department needs a reliable calculation of the citizen voting-age population in localities where voting rights violations are alleged or suspected. As demonstmted below, the decennial census questionnaire is the most appropriate vehicle for collecting that data, and reinstating a question on citizenship will best enable the Department to protect all American citizens' voting rights under Section 2. The Supreme Court has held that Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act prohibits ''vote dilution" by state and local jurisdictions engaged in redistricting, which can occur when a racial group is improperly deprived of a single-member district in which it could form a majority. Sec Thornburgv. Gingles, 478 U.S. 30, SO (1986). Multiple federal courts of appeals have held that, where citizenship rates are at issue in a vote-dilution case, oi1izen voting-age population is the proper metric for determining whether a racial group could constitute a majority in a singlemember district. See, e.g., Reyes v. City ofFarmers Branch, S86 F.3d 1019, 1023-24 (5th Cir. 2009); Barnett v. City ofChicago, 141F.3d699, 704 (7th Cir. 1998); Negm v. City ofMiami Beach, 113F.3d1563, 1567-69 (11th Cir. 1997); Romero v. City ofPomona, 883 F.2d 1418, 1426 (9th Cir. 1989), overruled In part on other grounds by Townsend v. Holman Consulting Corp., 914 F.2d 1136, 1141 (9th Cir. 1990); see also LULA.C v. Perry, 548 U.S. 399, 423-442 (2006) (analyzing vote-dilution claim by reference to citizen voting-age population). 'DEC-14-2017 17:52 P.03/04 The pmpose of Section 2's vote-dilution prohibition "is to facilitate participation •.. in our political process" by preventing l1Dlawtbl dilution of the vote on the basis of race. Campos v. City ofHoU8ton, 113 P.3d 544, 548 (Sth Cir. 1997). Importantly, "[t]he plain language of section 2 of the Voting Rights Act makes clear that .its protections apply to United States citizens." Id Indeed, courts have reasoned that ''[t]he right to vote is one of the badges of citi%.enship" and that "[t]he dignity and very concept of citi7.enship are diluted if noncltizens are allowed to vote.., Barnett, 141 F.3d at 704. Thus, it would be the wrong result for a legislature or a court to draw a single-member district in which a numerical racial minority group in a jurisdiction was a .majority of the total voting-age population in that district but "continued to be defeated at the polls" because it was not a majority of the citi7.en voting-age population. Campos~ 113 F.3d at 548. These cases make clear that, in order to assess and enforce compliance with Section l's protection against discrimination in votin& the Department needs to be able to obtain citizen voting-age population data for census blocks, block groups, counties, towns, and other locations where potential Section 2 violations are alleged or suspected. .Prom 1970 to 2000, the Census Bureau included a citizenship question on the so-called "long form" questionnaire that it sent to approximately one in every six households during each decennial census. See, e.g., U.S. Census Bureau, Summary File 3: 2000 Census ofPopulation & Housing-Appendix B at B-7 (July 2007), available at https://www.census.gov/prod/cen2000/doc/sB.pdf (last visited Nov. 22, 2017); U.S. Census Bureau, Index of Questions. available at https:/lwww.census.gov/history/ wwwltbrough_the_decadesfmdex_of_questions/ (last visited Nov. 22, 2017). For years, the Department used the data collected in response to that question in assessing compliance .with Section 2 and in litigation to enforce Section 2's protections against racial discrimination in voting. In the 2010 Census, however, no census questionnaire included a question regarding citizenship. Rather, following the 2000 Census, the Census Bureau discontinued the "long form,, questiomiaire and replaced it with tho American Community Survey (ACS). The ACS is a sampling survey that is sent to only around one in every thirtyooeigbt households each year and asks a variety of questions regarding demographic information, including citizenship. See U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey Information Gulde at 6, available at https:/lwww.census.gov/content/dam/Census/pmgmms-surveys/acs/about/ACS Information Guide.pdf (last visited Nov. 22, 2017). The ACS is currently the Census Bureau's only survey that collects information regarding citizenship and estimates citizen votiJla...age population. The 2010 redistricting cycle was the first cycle in which the ACS estimates provided the Census Bureau's only citizen voting-age population data. The Department and state and local jurisdictions therefore have used those ACS estimates for this redistricting cycle. The ACS, however, does not yield the ideal data for such purposes for several reasons: • Jurisdictions conducting redistricting, and the Department in enforcing Section 2, already use the total population data from the census to determine compliance with the Constitution's one-pmson, one--vote requirement, see Evenwel v. Abbott, 136 S. Ct 1120 (Apr. 4, 2016). As a result. using the ACS citizenship estimates means relying on two different data sets, the scope •d level of detail of which vary quite significantly. 2 DEC-14-2017 17:52 P.04/04 • Because the ACS estimates are rolling and aggregated into one--year, three-year, and fiveyear estimates, they do not align in time with the decennial census data. Citizenship data ftom the decennial census, by contrast, would align in time with the total and voting-age population data from the cemus that jurisdictions already use in redistricting. • The ACS estimates are reported at a ninety percent confidence level,, and the margin of error increases as the sample size-and, thus, the geographic ~ecreases. See U.S. Census Bureau, Glo11ary: Confidence interval (American Community·Survey), available at https://www.census.gov/glossary/#term_ConfidenceintervalAmericanCommunity Survey (last visited November 22, 2017). By contrast, decennial census data ls a full count of the population. • CeDS\18 data is reported to the census block level, while the smallest unit reported in the ACS estimates is the census block group. See American CommunUy 8""ey Data 3, 5, 10. Accordingly. redistricting jurisdictions and the Department are required to perfonn further estimates and to interject further uncertainty in order to approximate citi7.en voting-age population at the level of a ce11S11S block, which is the fundamental building block of a redistricting plan. Having all of the relevant population and citizenship data available in one data set at the census block level would greatly assist the redistricting process. For all of these reasons, the Department believes that decennial census questionnaire data regarding citizenship, if available, would be more appropriate for use in redistricting and in Section 2 litigation than the ACS citizenship estimates. Accordingly. the Department formally requests that the Census Bureau reinstate into the 2020 Census a question regarding citizenship. We also request that the Census Bureau release this new data regarding citi7.enship at the same time as it releases the other redistricting data, by April 1 following the 2020 Census. At the same time, the Department requests that the Bureau also maintain the citizenship question on the ACS, since such question is necessary, inter alia, to yield information for the periodic detenninations made by the Bureau under Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act 52 U.S.C. § 10503. Please let me know if you have any questions about this letter or wish to discuss this request I can be reached at (202) S14-3452, or at Artbur.Gary@usdoj.gov. Sincerely yours, ~f-~ Arthur E. Gary _· " General Counsel 0 Justice Management Division 3 TOTAL P.04 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Joanne Crane CCEN$US/CFQ FED> Michael C Cook CCENSUS/pJO EEQl: Christine E Tavlor CCENSUS/PIO fEOl; Burton H Reist CCENSUS/ADDC fEOl; Albert E Fontenot CCENSUS/AQDC EEQl; Stephen L Byclsner CCENSUS/AQCOM EEQl Enrique Lamas CCENSUSIADpp FED>: Bon s Jarmin CCENSUS/AQEP FED) Re: Citizenship question on 2020 Tuesday, January 02, 2018 1:54:46 PM Hi Al, Burton, Stephen, Michael, Christine, Just got a question on what we got from DOJ from Senate approps majority. Does what I drafted comport with what we have been and want to be saying? Yes. DOJ very recently sent the Census Bureau a letter requesting additional citizenship data to enforce the Voting Rights Act. We have begun the process where DOC and DOJ lawyers discuss the legal basis for the requested data and collaborate with Census Bureau personnel who add statistical and demographic data expertise to inform a decision about how best to meet the request {via the American Community Survey, the short form Census or other compilations of data, etc.) given the frequency and geographic granularity demanded by the law. Joanne Buenzli Crane Chief Financial Officer U.S. Census Bureau Office 301. 763.3652 Cell (b) (6) joanne.crane@census.gov census gov Connect with us on Socja! Medja From: Cutler, Allen (Appropriations) Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 1:29 PM To: Joanne Crane (CENSUS/CFO FED) Subject: Citizenship question on 2020 I know we've gone over this before, but has DoJ recently weighed in on the issue? From: Sara Sul!jyan CCENSUS/AQBM EEQl To: Mel!m L Creech CCENSUS/eco FEQl: James Wh!tehome CCENSUS/AQOC FED>: Albert E Fontenot Cc: CCENSUS/AQOC FED); Burton H Reist CCENSUS/AQOC FEQl: Stephen L Byclcner CCENSUS/AOCOM FED> John Mamo AbowcJ CCEN5lJS/AQBM FEQl Subject: Date: Re: Internal Meeting Re: DOJ Letter Response Tuesday, January 02, 2018 1:36:33 PM These materials have now been distributed. If no one was available to accept them, they were left inside your office. Thanks, and have a great day! Sara Sullivan Program Analyst ADRM Research and Methodology U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.5116 Room (b) (6) sara.sullivan@census.gov censys gov Connect with us on Social Medja From: John Maron Abowd (CENSUS/ADRM FED) Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 12:43 PM To: Melissa L Creech (CENSUS/PCO FED); James Whitehorne (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/AODC FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Cc: Ron SJarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Shawn D Klimek (CENSUS/CES FED); J David Brown (CENSUS/CES FED); Misty L Heggeness (CENSUS/SEHSD FED); Michael A Berning (CENSUS/ERO FED); Katherine Dodson Hancher (CENSUS/DEPDIR FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED}; Sara Sullivan (CENSUS/ADRM FED}; John L Eltinge (CENSUS/ADRM FED) Subject: Internal Meeting Re: DOJ Letter Response Kathy is organizing a meeting to discuss our proposed response to the DoJ letter requesting a citizenship question on the 2020 Census. My assistant, Sara Sullivan, is hand-delivering documents to everyone on the TO: list of this message. (Those on the CC list either already have them or can see them in the project folder.) All documents are close-hold, even though you can now read the letter on the lntenet, if that's easier for you. Documents: DoJ letter (b) (5) Thanks, John John M. Abowd, PhD Associate Director and Chief Scientist Research and Methodology U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.58~0 (simulring on cell) Room (b) (6) john.maron.abowd@census.gov census gov Connect with us on Social Medja From: To: Cc: John Mama Abowd CCENSUSIAPRM FEOl Me!§a L Crees;h CCENSUSfpco FED); James Wh!tehome CCENSUSJAQDC FED); Albert E Fontenot CCENSUS/ADOC FEQl; Burtgn H Reist CceNSUS/AQDC FEQl: Stephen L Byckner C(ENSUS/AOCQM FEQl Ron s Januln C(ENSUS/AQEP FEQl: Shawn p Klimek (CENSUS/CES EEQl: J David Brown C(ENSUS/CES FED>: Misty L Hecmeoess C(ENSUS/SEHSp FED>: Michael A Berning C(ENSUS/ERD FEQl; Katherine Qodson Hancher CCENSUS/DEPPIR FEDl: Enrlgye Lamas CCENSUS/AOpp FED); Sara Sylllvan CCENSUS/AQRM FfOl: Jgbn L Elt!nge C(ENSUS/APRM FED> Subject: Internal Meeting Re: DOJ Letter Response Date: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 12:43:11 PM Kathy is organizing a meeting to discuss o'ur proposed response to the DoJ letter requesting a citizenship question on the 2020 Census. My assistant, Sara Sullivan, is hand-delivering documents to everyone on the TO: list of this message. (Those on the CC list either already have them or can see them in the project folder.) All documents are close-hold, even though you can now read the letter on the lntenet, if that's easier for you. Documents: DoJ letter (b) (5) Thanks, John John M. Abowd, PhD Associate Director and Chief Scientist Research and Methodology U.S. Census Bureau Office 301. 763.5880 (simulring on cell) Room (b) (6) john.maron.abowd@census.gov censys gov Conned with us on Social Media From: To: Subject: Date: Stephen L Buc!cner CCfNSUS/AOCOM EEQl Cbrjst!ne E Taylor (CENSUSleJO EEQ) Re: urgent query from Science Tuesday, January 02, 2018 12:03:10 PM great, thanks. (b) (5) can talk by phone if you prefer. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Christine E Taylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 11:58 AM To: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Re: urgent query from Science (b) (5) I didn't mean to hit send when I did without a message .. I don't think my computer likes the cold! Ch(is Christine Taylor Assistant Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau 301.763.5652 (direct) (b) (6) (cell) Christine E Tay!or@census gov census gov Connect with us on Social Media From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 11:49 AM To: Christine E Taylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Re: urgent query from Science (b) (5) Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Christine E Taylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 11:46 AM To:( Cc:bCLMSO CS PIO (CENSUS/CLMSO); Ron S Jarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Michael C Cook ) (CENSUS/PIO FED); Moniqua Roberts (CENSUS/PIO FED) ( Subject: Re: urgent query from Science 6 ) Christine Taylor Assistant Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau 301.763.5652 (direct) (b) (6) (cell) Christjoe E Taylor@censys gov census gov Connect with us on Social Media From: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED) Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 8:34 AM To: (b) (6) Cc: CLMSO CS PIO (CENSUS/CLMSO); Ron S Jarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Christine E Taylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Re: urgent query from Science Hi (b) (6) Thanks for your message. What's your deadline? Michael C. Cook Sr., MBA Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301-763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) mjcbael c cook@census gov On Jan 2, 2018, at 8:31 AM, (b) (6) wrote: Michael: Hi, and happy new year. I'm writing a story today about the 12 December request from the Justice Department to add a question about citizenship to the 2020 census. It's my understanding that the deadline for submitting subjects was March 31, 2017, and that the upcomin_g March 31 2018 deadline is for the precise language on the questionnaire. Is that correct? Or is the Census Bureau allowed to propose a new question after the March 31, 2017 deadline? And is the timetable different for ACS than for the decennial census? I'm at (b) (6) if it's easier to discuss on the phone. Regards, Jeff (b) (6) (b) (6) From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: James L Plnw!ddle : Albert E Fontenot CCENSUS/AQOC .EfDl; Burton H Reist Colleen Holzbach (CENSUS/pm FED> Fw: Correspondence CQAS-08591: ACTlON REQUIRED Tuesday, January 02, 2018 9:54:19 AM COAS-Q8591!ncomlng pdf GAO (Ty Mitchell) called and asked me if they could get a copy of this letter from DOJ. OK to send to him (w/o the CQAS cover, of course)? Thanks James Dinwiddie I Office of the Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs U.S. Census Bureau I Office 301.763.1346 I Room (b) (6) james I djnwjddje@censys gov I censys gov I Connect with us on Social Media From: boc.correspondence.quality.assurance@census.gov Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 12:33 PM To: Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Erika H Becker Medina (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Cheryl V Chambers (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Enid Santana Ortiz (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: B.oc Correspondence Quality Assurance (CENSUS); James B Treat (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Jennifer Saindon (CENSUS/DCMD FED); Sherry Doss (CENSUS/ADDC FED); James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Tara Tadlock (CENSUS/OCIA FED); Cheryl V Chambers (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Subject: Correspondence CQAS-08591: ACTION REQUIRED Correspondence Quality Assurance Staff Control Sheet 12/19/2017 Correspondence Type Controlled Correspondence Commerce ID : Action Off ice : DCO Signature : Jarmin Subject: Request to Reinstate Citizenship Question on 2020 Census Questionnaire Instructions : Prepare draft and send to CQAS. Return to CQAS by : 01/02/2018 Sender : Arthur E. Gary Constituent Corr Date : 12/12/2017 Rec Date 12/19/2017 Due Date 01/08/2018 Addressee Ron Jarmin Info Copy oracle.sql.CLOB@576a2f3e Note that the attached Correspondence may have more than one page If you have any questions regarding this Correspondence, call the Correspondence Quality Assurance Staff at x2501 From: To: Cc: Stephen L Bydmer CCENSUS/ADCQM FEDl Michael c Cook CCENsuS/pro FEQl Qtristine E Taylor CCENSUS/pJO FED> Subject: Date: Re: urgent query from Science Tuesday, January 02, 2018 9:51:54 AM 10-4, keep me posted and bee me on the response so I have it in my email. thanks and enjoy the time off. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED) Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 9:25 AM To: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Cc: Christine ETaylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Fwd: urgent query from Science Hi Stephen, We just received another inquiry from (b) (6) about the.DOJ letter. He's on a short-fuse and we plan to send him the same response that went out to ProPublica-and flagging for DOC as well. See thread, below. I'm out all week and have looped Chris, who is running point in my absence. Michael C. Cook Sr., MBA Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301-763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) rojcbae! c cook@census gov Begin forwarded message: From: (b) (6) Date: January 2, 2018 at 8:35:41 AM EST To: "'Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED)"' Subject: RE: urgent query from Science We're hoping to post it before noon, so ASAP. From: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED) [mailto·Mjcbae! C Cook@census gov] Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 8:35 AM To: (b) (6) Cc: CLMSO CS PIO (CENSUS/CLMSO) ; Ron SJarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED) ; Christine ETaylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Re: urgent query from Science Hi(b) (6) Thanks for your message. What's your deadline? Michael C. Cook Sr., MBA Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301-763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) rojcbae! c.cook@census gov On Jan 2, 2018, at 8:31 AM, (b) (6) wrote: Michael: Hi, and happy new year. I'm writing a story today about the 12 December request from the Justice Department to add a question about citizenship to the 2020 census. It's my understanding that the deadline for submitting subjects was March 31, 2017, and that the upcoming March 31 2018 deadline is for the precise language on the questionnaire. Is that correct? Or is the Census Bureau allowed to propose a new question after the March 31, 2017 deadline? And is the timetable different for ACS than for the decennial census? I'm at (b) (6) if it's easier to discuss on the phone. Regards, Jeff (b) (6) (b) (6) From: Michael C Cook CCENSUS/pIO EEDl Stephen L Byckner CCENSUS/ADCOM EEO> To: Subject: Fwd: Census Question development Date: Attachments: Saturday, December 30, 2017 12:51:48 PM A sbort hlstorv of census guestions.docx AimOOOl hbn FYSA - I had History staff pull this together and send to Decennial (Erika) for the creation of their web page ... Michael C. Cook Sr., l\IBA Division Chief Public Infonnation Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301-763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) mjcbael.c.cook@census.goy Begin forwarded message: From: "Sharon A Tosi Lacey (CENSUS/PIO FED)" Date: December 19, 2017 at 2:04:46 PM EST To: "Erika H Becker Medina (CENSUS/ADDC FED)" Cc: "Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED)" , "Christine E Taylor (CENSUS/PIO FED)" Subject: Census Question development Erika For your review and edits - here is what the History Branch put together on the history of census question development Regards, Sharon Sharon Tosi Lacey, PhD Chief Historian History Branch Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau Office 301.763.9573 Room (b) (6) Cel (b) (6) sbaron a tosj lacey@censys gov censys gov Connect with us on Socja! Media Michael C Cook (CENSUS/pro FED> Enrfgye Lamas CCENSUS/ADDP EEQ) Boo S Jaanln CCENSUS/AQEI> FEQl: Albert E Fontenot CCENSUS/ADPC EEQ); Stephen L Byclsoer C(ENSUS/AOCQM EEQ): Burton H Reist CCENSUS/APOC FEQ> From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Re: History of citizenship question Saturday, December 30, 2017 12:44:58 PM I'll share with the History staff at first glance I see the ACS nuance of it being fully implemented nationwide versus being introduced. Stand by. Michael C. Cook Sr., MBA Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301 -763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) mjcbael.c.cook@census.goy On Dec 30, 2017, at 12:31 PM, Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED) wrote: Here is what Jim D came up with. Some differences from the info that history staff came up with. I think Steve B was having someone look into the differences. Enrique Lamas Associate Director for Demographic Programs, Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Deputy Director US Census Bureau 301 763 2160 Begin forwarded message: From: "James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED)" Date: December 18, 20 I 7 at I :33 :40 PM EST To: "Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED)" Cc: "Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED)" , "Ron.S Jarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED)" , "Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED)" Subject: Re: History of citizenship question here you go (b) (5) James Dinwiddie I Office of the Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs U.S. Census Bureau I Office 301.763.1346 I Room (b) (6) I james I djnwjddje@censys gov I censys gov I Connect with us on Social Media From: Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 1:30 PM To: James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Subject: History of citizenship question Jim I don't have the documents with me that you gave me this morning. I need you to send the history of the citizenship question section to me, Burton, Steven, Enrique & Ron. As quickly as possible. Al Albert E. Fontenot, Jr. Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs United States Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census 4600 Silver Hill Rd Suitland Maryland 20233 Office(b) (6) Office 301-763-4668 Cell (b) (6) albert.e.fontenot@census.gov census.gov Connect with us on Social Medja Sent from my iPhone Subject: Enrlgye Lamas CCENSUS/ADQP EEQl Michael C Cook CCENSLJS/pJO FEQl: Ron S Jaanln CCENSUS/AQEP FEDl: Albert E Fontenot CCENSUS/APPC FEOl; Stephen L Byc!sner CCENSUS/AOCQM FED>; Byrton H Rejst CCENSUS/ADQC FED) Fwd: History of citizenship question Date: Saturday, December 30, 2017 12:31:23 PM From: To: Here is what Jim D came up with. Some differences from the info that history staff came up with. I think Steve B was having someone look into the differences. Enrique Lamas Associate Director for Demographic Programs, Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Deputy Director US Census Bureau 301 763 2160 Begin forwarded message: From: "James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED)" Date: December 18, 2017 at 1:33:40 PM EST To: "Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED)" Cc: "Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED)" , "Ron S Jarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED)" , "Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED)" Subject: Re: History of citizenship question here you go History of Citizenship Ouestjons on Decennjal Census Forms· (b) (5) James Dinwiddie I Office of the Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs U.S. Census Bureau I Office 301.763.1346 I Room (b) (6) I james I djnwjddje@censys gav I census gov I Connect with us on Social Media From: Albert E Fontenot {CENSUS/ADDC FED) Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 1:30 PM To: James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Subject: History of citizenship question Jim I don't have the documents with me that you gave me this morning. I need you to send the history of the citizenship question section to me, Burton, Steven, Enrique & Ron. As quickly as possible. Al Albert E. Fontenot, Jr. Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs United States Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census 4600 Silver Hill Rd Suitland Maryland 20233 Office (b) (6) Office 301-763-4668 Cell (b) (6) albert.e.fontenot@census.gov census.gov Connect with us on Social Media Sent?from myfiPhdne Michael C fnok CCENSlJSfpJO EEQl Boo S Jaanln (CENSUS/AQEP fEQl Stephen L B!gknec (CENSlJSIAQCOM fEPl• Enrique Lamas wrote: Yeah, he said that he wouldn't comment. FYI - I've asked DOC as well. I'll let you know what they say ... Michael C. Cook Sr., MBA Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301-763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) michael c cook@census goy On Dec 30, 2017, at 8:02 AM, Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED) wrote: Not sure.. .I asked that question as well. I'll let you know if he gives up his source--highly unlikely. Michael C. Cook Sr., MBA Division Chief · Public lnfonnation Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301 -763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) micbael c cook@census gov On Dec 30, 2017, at 7:50 AM, Ron S Jannin (CENSUS/ADEP FED) wrote: How did they learn of the letter? Sent from my iPhone On Dec 30, 2017, at 7:26 AM, Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED) wrote: bttps·//www pmpyhlica org/artjcle/trump-jystjce-departmentp11sbes-for-citizenshjp-question-on-censys-alarming-experts? utrn campajgn=sprout&utrn medjym=social&utrn source=twitter&utrn content= IS 14594565 Michael C. Cook Sr., MBA Division Chief Public lnfonnation Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301-763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell (b) (6) mich nsys goy I On Dec 29, 2017, at 10:27 PM, Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) wrote: We will continues to monitor. Begin forwarded message: From: Google Alerts Date: December 29, 2017 at 9:44:35 PM EST To: stepben 1bucJmer@census gov Subject: Google Alert - census bureau census bureau As-it-happens update · December 30, 2017 NEWS DOJ pushing for citizenship question on census forms: report The Hill The Department of Justice is asking the Census Bureau if an question on citizenship status could be added to 2020 census forms, according to a letter first reported by ProPublica on Friday. The DOJ letter, dated Dec. 12, said including a question on citizenship would allow the the department to better ... D0 D Flag as irrelevant Lyons may face challenge in 2018 Eagle-Tribune Nguyen worked for the census bureau for a time in 2010, which she called "my introduction into advocacy ... getting people involved and civically engaged." After graduating from Northeastern School of Law in 2013, Nguyen went on to work for Greater Boston Legal Services as a legal aid attorney. DDD Flag as irrelevant You have received this email because you have subscribed to Google Alerts. Unsubscribe [iJ Receive this alert as RSS feed Send Feedback From: To: Cc: . SUbject: Date: M!dlael Cop CCENSUSJpro fEID Rm s Jaanln CCENSUS/AQEP fEID Stenben L Budmer CCENSUS/AOCOM fEQl- Enrique Lamas CCENSUS/ApDp FEQ) Re: Google Alert - census bureau Saturday, December 30, 2017 9:23:41 AM Yeah, he said that he wouldn't comment. FYI - I've asked DOC as well. I'll let you know what they say ... Michael C. Cook Sr., MBA Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301 ..763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) mjchael c cook@census goy On Dec 30, 2017, at 8:02 AM, Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED) wrote: Not sure...I asked that question as well. I'll let you know if he gives up his source--highly unlikely. Michael C. Cook Sr., MBA Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301 -763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) micbae) c cook@census goy On Dec 30, 2017, at 7:50 AM, Ron S Jarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED) wrote: How did they learn of the letter? Sent from my iPhone On Dec 30, 2017, at 7:26 AM, Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED) wrote: https·//www pmpublica or,g!artjcJe/tmmp-justjce-department-pushes-forcjtizensbjp-question-on-census-alanning-experts? ntm campaign=sprout&utm medjum=social&utm source=twitter&utm content= I 514594565 Michael C. Cook Sr., MBA Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301-763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) mjcbael c cook@census gov On Dec 29, 2017, at 10:27 PM, Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) wrote: We will continues to monitor. Begin forwarded message: From: Google Alerts Date: December 29, 2017 at 9:44:35 PM EST To: stephen I buckner@census gov Subject: Google Alert - census bureau ~l census bureau As-it-happens update · December 30, 2017 NEWS DOJ pushing for citizenship question on census forms: report The Hill The Department of Justice is asking the Census Bureau if an question on citizenship status could be added to 2020 census forms, according to a letter first reported by ProPublica on Friday. The DOJ letter, dated Dec. 12; said including a question on citizenship would allow the the department to better ... 0 ; !D Flag as irrelevant Lyons may face challenge in 2018 Eagle-Tribune Nguyen worked for the census bureau for a time in 2010, which she called "my introduction into advocacy ... getting people involved and civically engaged." After graduating from Northeastern School of Law in 2013, Nguyen went on to work for Greater Boston Legal Services as a legal aid attorney. 0 DD Flag as irrelevant You have received this email because you have subscribed to Google.Alerts. Un subscribe [I)] Receive this alert as RSS feed Send Feedback From: To: Mk:ha@I CC: subject: Date: c Q!ok (CENSUS/plO EEO> Ron s Jannin CCENSUS/ADEP Ff Pl Stephen L Buckner CCENSUS/AOCOM fEQl; Enrique Lamas CCENSUSfADDP FfPl Re; Google Alert - census bureau Saturday, December 30, 2017 8;02;05 AM Not sure.. .I asked that question as well. I'll let you know if he gives up his source--highly unlikely. Michael C. Cook Sr., MBA Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301-763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) michael c cook@census goy On Dec 30, 2017, at 7:50 AM, Ron S Jarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED) wrote: How did they learn of the letter? Sent from my iPhone On Dec 30, 2017, at 7:26 AM, Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED) wrote: https ·//www propubUca org/artjcle/trump-justice-department-pushes-forcjtjzenshjp-questjon-on-census-alarming-experts? utm campaign=sprout&utm medium=socjal&utm source=twitter&utm content=] 514594565 Michael C. Cook Sr., MBA Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301-763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) mjchael c cook@census goy On Dec 29, 2017, at 10:27 PM, Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) wrote: · We will continues to monitor. Begin forwarded message: From: Google Alerts Date: December 29, 2017 at 9:44:35 PM EST To: stephen 1 huckner@census goy Subject: Google Alert - census bureau census bureau As-it-happens update · December 30, 2017 NEWS DOJ pushing for citizenship question on census forms: report The Hill The Department of Justice is asking the Census e·ureau if an question on citizenship status could be added to 2020 census fonns, according to a letter first reported by ProPublica on Friday. The DOJ letter, dated Dec. 12, said including a question on citizenship would allow the the department to better ... DDD Flag as Irrelevant Lyons may face challenge in 2018 Eagle-Tribune Nguyen worked for the census bureau for a time in 2010, which she called "my introdudion into advocacy ... getting people involved and civically engaged." After graduating from Northeastern School of Law in 2013, Nguyen went on to work for Greater Boston Legal Services as a legal aid attorney. DD [J Flag as irrelevant You have received this email because you have subsaibed to Google Alerts. Unsubscribe lllJ Receive this alert as RSS feed Send Feedback From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Bon S Jaanjn CCENSUS/AQEP FED> Michael C Cook CCEN$US/PIO FED> Steoben L Buclsner CCEN$US/AOCOM EEQl; Enrlgye Lamas CCENSUS/AQPP FEPl Re: Google Alert - census bureau Saturday, December 30, 2017 7:51:00 AM How did they learn of the letter? Sent from my iPhone On Dec 30, 2017, at 7:26 AM, Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED) wrote: https ·//www propubHca org!artjcle/trump-justjce-depactment-pushes-for-cjtjzenshjpquestion-on-census-alaaning-experts? utm campajgn=sprout&utm medjum=socjal&utm source=twitter&utm content= 1514594565 Michael C. Cook Sr., MBA Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301-763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) mjchael.c cook@census goy On Dec 29, 2017, at 10:27 PM, Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) wrote: We will continues to monitor. Begin forwarded message: From: Google Alerts Date: December 29, 2017 at 9:44:35 PM EST To: stephen I buckner@census.goy Subject: Google Alert - census bureau census bureau As-it-happens update · December 30, 2017 NEWS DOJ pushing for citizenship question on census forms: report The Hill The Department of Justice is asking the Census Bureau if an question on citizenship status could be added to 2020 census forms, according to a letter first reported by ProPublica on Friday. The DOJ letter, dated Dec. 12, said including a question on citizenship would allow the the department to better ... DDD Flag as irrelevant Lyons may face challenge in 2018 Eagle-Tribune Nguyen worked for the census bureau for a time in 2010, which she called "my introduction into advocacy ... getting people involved and civically erigaged." After graduating from Northeastern School of Law in 2013, Nguyen went on to work for Greater Boston Legal.Services as a legal aid attorney. DDD Flag as irrelevant You have received this email because you have subscribed to Google Alerts. Unsubscribe Iil] I Receive this alert as RSS feed Send Feedback From: Mjdlae! C Cook CCENSUS/pJO fEQl Ron S Jaantn (CENSUS/AQEJ> FED) Enrique Lamas CCENSUSIADQp fEQl: Steoheo L Buckner CCENSUS/AOCQM fEQl: Naomi C Evangelista CCENSUS/plO fEQl; O>r!st!ne E Iavtor CCENSUS/fIO fED) To: Cc: Subject: Re; Your recent Inquiry- U.S. Census Bureau Friday, Dec.ember 29, 2017 4:46:20 PM Date: Also, ended up letting him know on background that while the (b) (5) (b) (5) Michael C. Cook Sr., l\.ffiA Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301-763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) mjchael.c.cook@census.goy On Dec 29, 2017, at 3:18 PM, Ron S Jarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED) wrote: Thanks Sent from my iPhone On Dec 29, 2017, at 3:07 PM, Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED) wrote: Hi Ron, FYSA- we received the following inquiry today (DOC cleared the response sent to the reporter in the thread, below). Hi, I'm a reporter with ProPublica in New York. I'm working on a story today on DOJ official Arthur Gary's Dec. 12 letter to Dr. Ron Jarmin of the Census Bureau requesting that the Census add a question about immigration status. My deadline is 2:45 pm EST today (Friday). My questions: -Has Commerce/Census made a decision about whether an immigration question will be added? If not, is there a timeline for when that decision will be made? -How do you respond to criticism that adding an immigration question would, in the words of one observer, "drive the response rate down enormously" by disincentivizing undocumented immigrants fro~ participating in the census? (Source: https://www.wasbjngtonpost comnocaJ/socjaJ-issues/wbitehouse-proposaJ-to-ask-immjgmtion-status-in-census-couJd-hayechUJing-etiect-experts-say/2017/02/01 /1fc51b8e-e8af-1 1e6-bf6f301 b6b443624 stocy.htmJ?utm tean=.6c6313123722 -Is there anything else I should know? Feel free to give me a call to discuss further. I'm at (b) (6) Best, (b) (6) (b) (6) (b) (6) (b) (6) Michael C. Cook Sr., MBA Division Chief Public InfQrmation Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301 -763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) mjchaeJ c.cook@census.goy Begin forwarded message: From: MjchaeJ.C.Cook@census.goy Date: December 29, 2017 at 3:03:53 PM EST To: Justjn.Emott@propublica.org Cc: Naomi Evangelista Subject: Your recent inquiry- U.S. Census Bureau Hi (b) (6), We can confirm that Census has received the letter requesting a question on citizenship be added to the Decennial Census. The request will go through the wellestablished process that any potential question would go through. While the request is being evaluated, please reach out to DOJ with any further questions. Michael C. Cook Sr., l\IBA Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301 -763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) mjcbael.c cook@census goy From: To: Cc: Subject: Ron S Jaanln CCENSUS/AQEP FEQl Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO fEP> Enrlgye Lamas CCENSUS/AOOP EEO>: Stephen L BudcneC CCENSUS/ADCQM FED> Re: Your recent Inquiry- U.S. Census Bureau Friday, December 29, 2017 3:18:15 PM Date: Thanks Sent from my iPhone On Dec 29, 2017, at 3:07 PM, Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED) wrote: Hi Ron, FYSA- we received the following inquiry today (DOC cleared the response sent to the reporter in the thread, below). Hi, I'm a reporter with ProPublica in New York. I'm working on a story today on DOJ official Arthur Gary's Dec. 12 letter to Dr. Ron Jarmin of the Census Bureau requesting that the Census add a question about immigration status. My deadline is 2:45 pm EST today (Friday). My questions: -Has Commerce/Census made a decision about whether an immigration question will be added? If not, is there a timeline for when that decision will be made? -How do you respond to criticism that adding an immigration question would, in the words of one observer, "drive the response rate down enormously" by disincentivizing undocumented immigrants from participating in the census? (Source: bttps·//www.washingtonpost.com/local/social-jssues/wbjte-bouseproposal-to-ask-immjgratjon-status-in-census-could-baye-cbj II jng-effect~experts­ say/20 J7/02/0J /J fc51 h8e-e8af-11 e6-hf6f-301 h6h443624 story.html? utm term=.6c6313123722 -Is there anything else I should know? (b) (6) Feel free to give me a call to discuss further. I'm at (b) (5) Best, (b) (6) (b) (6) (b) (6) (b) (6) Michael C. Cook Sr., MBA Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301-763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) mjcbael.c.cook@census.goy Begin forwarded message: From: Michael C Cook@census.goy Date: December 29, 2017 at 3:03:53 PM EST To:(b) (6) Cc: Naomi Evangelista Subject: Your recent inquiry- U.S. Census Bureau Hi (b) (6) , We can confirm that Census has received the letter requesting a question on citizenship be added to the Decennial Census. The request will go through the well-established process that any potential question would go through. While the request is being evaluated, please reach out to DOJ with any further questions. Michael C. Cook Sr., MBA Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301-763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) mjcbael.c.cook@census.goy From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Naomi C Eyange!lsta CCENSUS/pIO EEDl KMannlng@doc goy Christine E Taylor C(ENSUSfpIO EEQl: Michael C Cook CCENSUS/pIO fEDl; Monlgua Roberts CCENSUSfpIO fEDl; Kristina R Barrett (CENSUS/PIO fEDl; Stephen L Budsoer CCENSUS/AOCQM EEQ) HOT: ProPublir.a Query on DOJ atizenshlp (Deadline: 2:45 today) Friday, December 29, 2017 1:55:56 PM Hi Kevin, Per our conversation, here is our draft response to ProPublica's request pulled from the RTQ Michael sent earlier. The reporter's original query is in the thread below. Please let us know who the contact at DOJ is. (b) (5) Thanks, Naomi Naomi Evangelista Chief, Media Relations Branch Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau 301-763-1535 (desk) (b) (6) (cell) (b) (6) Naomi C Eyange!ista@census.gov Contact the Public Information Office: 301-763-3030 pjo@census.gov censys gov Connect with us on Social Medja From: (b) (6) Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 1:00 PM To: Kristina R Barrett (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Re: Census I immigration status story (Deadline: Today 2:45 pm ) Dec.12 2017 Dr. Ron Jarmin Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Director U.S. Census Bureau United States Department of Commerce Washington. D.C. 20233-0001 Re: Request To Reinstate Citizenship Question On 2020 Census Questionnaire Dear Dr. Jarmin: The Department of Justice is committed to robust and evenhanded enforcement of the Nation's civil rights laws and to free and fair elections for all Americans. In furtherance of that commitment. I write on behalf of the Department to formally request that the Census Bureau reinstate on the 2020 Census questionnaire a question regarding citizenship, formerly included in the so-called "long form" census. This data is critical to the Department's enforcement of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and its important protections against racial discrimination in voting. To fully enforce those requirements. the Department needs a reliable calculation of the citizen voting-age population in localities where voting rights violations are alleged or suspected. As demonstrated below, the decennial census questionnaire is the most appropriate vehicle for collecting that data, and reinstating a question on citizenship will best enable the Department to protect all American citizens' voting rights under Section 2. The Supreme Court has held that Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act prohibits "vote dilution" by state and local jurisdictions engaged in redistricting, which can occur when a racial group is improperly deprived of a single-member district in which it could form a majority. See Thornburg v. Gingles, 478 U.S. 30, 50 (1986). Multiple federal courts of appeals have held that, where citizenship rates are at issue in a vote-dilution case, citizen voting-age population is the proper metric for determining whether a racial group could constitute a majority in a single-member district See, e.g., Reyes v. City of Farmers Branch, 586 F.3d 1019, 1023-24 (5th Cir. 2009); Barnett v. City of Chicago, 141 F.3d 699,704 (7th Cir. 1998); Negrn v. City of Miami Beach, 113 F.3d 1563,1567-69 (11th Cir. 1997}; Romero v. City of Pomona, 883 P.2d 1418, 1426 (9th Cir. 1989), overruled in part on other grounds by Townsend v. Holman Consulting Corp., 914 F.2d 1136,1141 (9th Cir. 1990); see also LULAC v. Perry, 548 U.S. 399, 423-442 (2006) (analyzing vote-dilution claim by reference to citizen voting-age population}. The propose of Section 2's vote-dilution prohibition "is to facilitate participation ... in our political process" by preventing unlawful dilution of the vote on the basis of race. Campos v. City of Houston, 113 F.3d 544, 548 (5th Cir. 1997). Importantly, "[t]he plain language of section 2 of the Voting Rights Act makes clear that its protections apply to United States citizens." Id. Indeed, courts have reasoned that "[t]he right to vote is one of the badges of citizenship" and that "[t]he dignity and very concept of citizenship are diluted if noncitizens are allowed to vote." Barnett, 141 F.3d at 704. Thus, it would be the wrong result for a legislature or a court to draw a single-member district in which a numerical racial minority group in a jurisdiction was a majority of the total voting-age population in that district but "continued to be defeated at the polls" because it was not a majority of the citizen voting-age population. Campos, 113 F.3d at 548. These cases make clear that, in order to assess and enforce compliance with Section 2's protection· against discrimination in voting, the Department needs to be able to obtain citizen voting-age population data for census blocks, block groups, counties, towns, and other locations where potential Section 2 violations are alleged or suspected. From 1970 to 2000, the Census Bureau included a citizenship question on the so-called "long form" questionnaire that it sent to approximately one in every six households during each decennial census. See, e.g., U.S. Census Bureau, Summary File 3: 2000 Census of Population & Housing-Appendix B at B-7 (July 2007), available at https·//www census goy/prod/cen2QOO/doc/sf3.pdf (last visited Nov. 22, 2017); U.S. Census Bureau, Index of Questions, available at https·//www census goy/hjstory/ www/through_the_decades/index_of_questions/ (last visited Nov. 22,2017). For years, the Department used the data collected in response to that question in assessing compliance with Section 2 and in litigation to enforce Section 2's protections against racial discrimination in voting. In the 2010 Census, however, no census questionnaire included a question regarding citizenship. Rather, following the 2000 Census, the Census Bureau discontinued the "long form" questionnaire and replaced it with the American Community Survey (ACS}. The ACS is a sampling survey that is sent to only around one in every thirty-eight households each year and asks a variety of questions regarding demographic information, including citizenship. See _U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey Information Guide at 6, available at https·/fwww census goy/content/dam/Census/programs-surveys/acs/about/ACS Information Guide.pdf (last-visited Nov. 22,2017). The ACS is currently the Census Bureau's only survey that collects information regarding citizenship and estimates citizen voting-age population. The 2010 redistricting cycle was the first cycle in which the ACS estimates provided the Census Bureau's only citizen voting-age population data. The Department and state and local jurisdictions therefore have used those ACS estimates for this redistricting cycle. The ACS, however, does not yield the ideal data for such purposes for several reasons: • Jurisdictions conducting redistricting, and the Department in enforcing Section 2, already use the total population data from the census to determine compliance with the Constitution's one-person, one-vote requirement, see Evenwel v. Abbott, .136 S. Ct. 1120 (Apr. 4,2016}. As a result, using the ACS citizenship estimates means relying on two different data sets, the scope and level of detail of which vary quite significantly. • Because the ACS estimates are rolling and aggregated into one-year, three-year, and five- year estimates, they do not align in time with the decennial census data. Citizenship data from the decennial census, by contrast, would align in time with the total and voting-age population data from the census that jurisdictions already use in redistricting. • The ACS estimates are reported at a ninety percent confidence level, and the margin of error increases as the sample size-and, thus, the geographic area-decreases. See U.S. Census Bureau, Glossary: Confidence interval (American Community Survey), available at https·//www census gOv/g!ossary/#term Confidencejnterva!AmerjcanCommunjty Survey (last visited November 22,2017). By contrast, decennial census data is a full count of the population. • Census data is reported to the census block level, while the smallest unit reported in the ACS estimates is the census block group. See American Community Survey Data 3,5,10. Accordingly, redistricting jurisdictions and the Department are required to perform further estimates and to interject further uncertainty in order to approximate citizen voting-age population at the level of a census block, which is the fundamental building block of a redistricting plan. Having all of the relevant population and citizenship data available in one data set at the census block level would greatly assist the redistricting process. For all of these reasons, the Department believes that decennial census questionnaire data regarding citizenship, if available, would be more appropriate for use in redistricting and in Section 2 litigation than the ACS citizenship estimates. Accordingly, the Department formally requests that the Census Bureau reinstate into the 2020 Census a question regarding citizenship. We also request that the Census Bureau release this new data regarding citizenship at the same time as it releases the other redistricting data, by April 1 following the 2020 Census. At the same time, the Department requests that the Bureau also maintain the citizenship question on the ACS, since such question is necessary, inter alia, to yield information for the periodic determinations made by the Bureau under Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act, 52 U.S.C. § 10503. Please let me know if you have any questions about this letter or wish to discuss this request I can be reached at (202) 514-3452, or at Arthur Gary@usdoj gov. Sincerely yours, Arthur E. Gary General Counsel Justice Management Division From: (b) (6) Date: Friday, December 29, 2017 at 12:58 PM To: "Kristina.r.barrett@census.gov" Subject: FW: Census I immigration status story (Deadline: Today 2:45 pm ) From: (b) (6) Date: Friday, December 29, 2017 at 12:49 PM To: "michael.c.cook@census.gov" , "publicaffairs@doc.gov" Subject: Census I immigration status story {Deadline: Today 2:45 pm ) Hi, I'm a reporter with ProPublica in New York. I'm working on a story today on DOJ official Arthur Gary's Dec. 12 letter to Dr. Ron Jarmin of the Census Bureau requesting that the Census add a question about immigration status. My deadline is 2:45 pm EST today (Friday). My questions: -Has Commerce/Census made a decision about whether an immigration question will be added? If not, is there a timeline for when that decision will be made? -How do you respond to criticism that adding an immigration question would, in the words of one observer, "drive the response rate down enormously" by disincentivizing undocumented immigrants from participating in the census? (Source: https ·//www wash ington post com/local/soda 1-jssues/wb jte-bouse-proposa 1-to-askjm mjgratjon-status-j o-census-cou ld-baye-cb j! lj ng-effect-experts-say/2017/02/01/lfcS lb8e-e8aflle6-bf6f-30lb6b443624 story html7utm term- 6c6313123722 -Is there anything else I should know? Feel free to give me a call to discuss further. I'm at(b) (6) Best, From: To: CC: Subject: Date: James B Treat CCENSUS/APOC EEO) Jennifer Kim CCENSUSIPCMD EEQl: Michael c Cook (CENSUS/pro FED>: James L Dinwiddie CCENSUS/ADDC m2}; Byrton H Reist CCENSUS/ADpC FED>: Albert E Fontenot CCENSUS/AQOC EEQl; Deborah Stempowskl CCENSUS/DCMQ fEDl: Erika H Becker Mecljna CCENSUS{AQOC EEQl Stephen L Buckner CCENSUS/ADCOM FED>: Christine E Taylor (CENSUS/PIO EEQ) Re: citizenship blog edits Tuesday, December 26, 20171:24:06 PM Step Three is confusing/unclear. It needs to saw something like this (b) (5) In Step Two the following two sentences also needs work, see below: (b) (5) thanks - jim James B. Treat Assistant Director for Decennial Programs U.S. Census Bureau Office 301. 763.3609 Room (b) (6) james.b.treat@census.gov census gov Connect with us on Social Media From: Jennifer Kim (CENSUS/DCMD FED) Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2017 10:03 AM To: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED); James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); James B Treat (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Deborah Stempowski (CENSUS/DCMD FED); Erik~ H Becker Medina (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Christine E Taylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Re: citizenship blog edits Good morning. Please see attached for additional input. From: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 3:11:15 PM "fo: James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); James B Treat (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Deborah Stempowski (CENSUS/DCMD FED); Jennifer Kim (CENSUS/DCMD FED); Erika H Becker Medina (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Christine E Taylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Re: citizenship blog edits FYSA - Here's the latest version that has been shared with OPA (Kevin) in preparation for the 3:15 p.m. meeting, momentarily. Michael C. Cook Sr., MBA Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301-763-3030 (b) (6) Office: Cell: (b) (6) m ichael.c.cook@census.gov censys gov Connect with us on Socja! Medja From: James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 1:44:13 PM To: Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); James B Treat (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Deborah Stempowski (CENSUS/DCMD FED); Jennifer Kim (CENSUS/DCMD FED); Erika H Becker Medina (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED); Christine E Taylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Re: citizenship blog edits my thoughts embedded in attached version James Dinwiddie I Office of the Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs U.S. Census Bureau I Office 301.763.1346 I Room (b) (6) I james I djnwjddje@censys gov I census gov I Connect with us on Soda! Medja From: Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 10:22 AM To: Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); James B Treat (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Deborah Stempowski (CENSUS/DCMD FED); Jennifer Kim (CENSUS/DCMD FED); Erika H Becker Medina (CENSUS/ADDC FED); James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED); Christine E Taylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Fw: citizenship blog edits Please review. I don't have time to review this at the moment. Burton Reist Chief, Decennial Communications and Stakeholder Relations Decennial Programs Directorate, U.S. Census Bureau 301.763.4155 (office) (b) (6) (cell) burton.h.reist@census.gov From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 10:04 AM To: Ron SJarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED); Christine E Taylor (CENSUS/PIO FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Karen Battle (CENSUS/POP FED) Subject: citizenship blog edits See my edits attached. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 cell) census.gov From: To: Christine E Taylor CCENSUSJPIO FED> MjdJae! C Cook CCENSUS/pJO FED>; Stephen L Bucicner CCENSUS/AOCOM fEOl Subject: Re: latest Blog version Date: Attachments: Wednesday, December 20, 2017 2:35:47 PM Measuring Qt!zenshlp In the ()ecennlal Census 122017 doex · This version incorporates Burton's comments. Christine Taylor Assistant Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau 301.763.5652 (direct) (b) (6) (cell) Christine E Taylor@censys gov census.gov Connect with us on Social Media From: Christine E Taylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2017 12:16:32 PM To: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED); Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Latest Blog version This version incorporates comments from: Jenny Kim Jim Dinwiddie Karen Battle Jen Shopkorn It started with the blog edited by Stephen and Enrique. I am now sending it to Erika for her comments. Chris Christine Taylor Assistant Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau 301.763.5652 (direct) (b) (6) (cell) Christine E Taylor@censys gov Connect with us on maLMedja To: Cbrist!ne E Taylor CCENSUS/pJO fEQl Michael C Cook CCENSUS/pJO fEQl; Stephen L Byclcner CCENSUS/AOCOM EEQl Subject: Date: Latest Blog version Wednesday, December 20, 2017 12:16:33 PM Attadlments: Measuring Cjtizerlshlp In the ()eceon!al Census 122017 docx From: This version incorporates comments from: Jenny Kim Jim Dinwiddie Karen Battle Jen Shopkorn It started with the blog edited by Stephen and Enrique. I am now sending it to Erika for her comment$. Chris Christine Taylor Assistant Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau 301.763.5652 (direct) (b) (6) (cell) Christine E Taylor@censys gov census gov Connect with us on Social Media From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Jennifer Kim CCENSUS/OCMp FED> Mjdtael C Cook CCENSUS/pIO fED): James L p!nwjddie CCENSUS/AOOC EEDl: Byrtgn H Reist CCENSUSIAPDC .EfDl; AJbe!t E Fontenot CCENSUS/AQDC EEDl: James B Treat CCENSUS/AQDC fEQl: Deborah Stemoowsk! CCENSUS/pcMD fEDl: Erika H Becker Medina CCENSUS/ADDC EEO) Stephen L Buck;ner CCENSUS/AOCQM fEOl; Cbrist!ne E Tavtor CCENSUS/pJO fEDl Re: citizenship blog edits Wednesday, December 20, 2017 10:03:03 AM Measyring Qtizenshlp and Adding Oyestlon to the Census dooc Good morning. Please see attached for additional input. From: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 3:11:15 PM To: James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); James B Treat (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Deborah Stempowski (CENSUS/DCMD FED); Jennifer Kim (CENSUS/DCMD FED); Erika H Becker Medina (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Christine E Taylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Re: citizenship blog edits FYSA - Here's the latest version that has been shared with OPA (Kevin) in preparation for the 3:15 p.m. meeting, momentarily. Michael C. Cook Sr., MBA Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301-763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) michael.c.cook@census.gov censys goy Connect with us on Social Medja From: James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 1:44:13 PM To: Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); James B Treat (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Deborah Stempowski (CENSUS/DCMD FED); Jennifer Kim (CENSUS/DCMD FED); Erika H Becker Medina (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED); Christine E Taylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Re: citizenship blog edits my thoughts embedded in attached version James Dinwiddie I Office of the Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs U.S. Census Bureau I Office 301.763.1346 I Room (b) (6) james I djnwjddje@census gov I census gov I Connect with us on Social Medja From: Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 10:22 AM To: Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED); James B Treat (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Deborah Stempowski (CENSUS/DCMD FED); Jennifer Kim (CENSUS/DCMD FED); Erika H Becker Medina (CENSUS/ADDC FED); James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED); Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED); Christine ETaylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Fw: citizenship blog edits Please review. I don't have time to review this at the moment. Burton Reist Chief, Decennial Communications and Stakeholder Relations Decennial Programs Directorate, U.S. Census Bureau 301.763.4155 (office) (b) (6) (cell) burton.h.reist@census.gov From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 10:04 AM To: Ron S Jarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED); Christine ETaylor (CENSUS/PIO FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Karen Battle (CENSUS/POP FED) Subject: citizenship blog edits See my edits attached. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: To: Subject: Date: Stephen L Byc!sner CCENSUS/AOCQM EEQl Michael C Cook CCENSUS/pro FED> Re: History of citizenship question Tuesday, December 19, 2017 3:35:16 PM There were a few edits also in the (b) (5) I think. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) {cell) census.gov From: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 3:32 PM To: Stephen L Buckner {CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Re: History of citizenship question That's right .. (b) (5) Michael C. Cook Sr., MBA Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301-763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) michael.c.cook@census.gov ceosys goy Connect with us on Social Medja From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 3:25:12 PM To: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Re: History of citizenship question edits from the one I sent after meeting with Enrique did not include (b) (5) Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 3:21 PM To: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Re: History of citizenship question Yes ... we pulled them all together into one document and had other edits as well. The History Staff pulled from our official History documents and it will be updated once History and Decennial discuss---this will take place ASAP. This version is still a draft ... Michael C. Cook Sr., MBA Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301-763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) michael.c.cook@census.gov censys gov Connect with us on Social Medja From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 3:14:33 PM To: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Fw: History of citizenship question Version control... I don't think Dinwiddie was working off of this version I sent you after Enrique edited, so we likely have to versions. (b) (5) (b) (5) Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 10:22 AM To: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED); Christine ETaylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Re: History of citizenship question Please work off this version, which I've made a few edits from Enrique - thanks. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 201710:10 AM To: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED); Christine ETaylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Fw: History of citizenship question (b) (5) please sort out. Thanks. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) census.gov (cell) From: Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 10:09 AM To: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Fw: History of citizenship question Enrique Lamas Associate Director for Demographic Programs, and Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Deputy Director U.S. Census Bureau office: 301-763-2138 From: James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 1:33 PM To: Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Ron SJarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED) Subject: Re: History of citizenship question here you go (b) (5) James Dinwiddie I Office of the Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs U.S. Census Bureau census goy I Office 301.763.1346 I Room (b) I Connect with us on Social Medja (6) I james I djowjddje@census gov I From: Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 1:30 PM To: James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Subject: History of citizenship question Jim I don't have the documents with me that you gave me this morning. I need you to send the history of the citizenship question section to me, Burton, Steven, Enrique & Ron. As quickly as possible. Al Albert E. Fontenot, Jr. Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs United States Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census 4600 Silver Hill Rd Suitland Maryland 20233 Office (b) (6) Office 301-763-4668 Cell (b) (6) albert.e. fontenot@census.gov census.gov Connect with us on Social Media Sent from my iPhone From: Michael C Cook CCENSUS/pIO fEDl To: Subject: Stephen L Buckner CCENSUS/ADCOM fEDl Date: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 3:32:43 PM Re: History of citizenship question That's right ... (b) (5) Michael C. Cook Sr., MBA Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301-763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) michael.c.cook@census.gov ceosys gov Connect with us on Social Medja From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 3:25:12 PM To: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Re: History of citizenship question edits from the one I sent after meeting with Enrique did not include (b) (5) Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 3:21 PM To: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Re: History of citizenship question Yes ... we pulled them all together into one document and had other edits as well. The History Staff pulled from our official History documents and it will be updated once History and Decennial discuss--this will take place ASAP. This version is still a draft ... Michael C. Cook Sr., MBA Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301-763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) michael.c.cook@census.gov ceosys gov Connect with us on Social Medja From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 3:14:33 PM To: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Fw: History of citizenship question Version control. .. I don't think Dinwiddie was working off of this version I sent you after Enrique edited, so we likely have to versions. (b) (5) (b) (5) Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 10:22 AM To: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED); Christine ETaylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Re: History of citizenship question Please work off this version, which I've made a few edits from Enrique - thanks. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 10:10 AM To: Michael CCook (CENSUS/PIO FED); Christine ETaylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Fw: History of citizenship question This doesn't seem (b) (5) , please sort out. Thanks. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) cell) census.gov From: Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 201710:09 AM To: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Fw: History of citizenship question Enrique Lamas Associate Director for Demographic Programs, and Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Deputy Director U.S. Census Bureau Office: 301-763-2138 From: James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 1:33 PM To: Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED}; Ron SJarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED) Subject: Re: History of citizenship question here you go Hjstory of Cjtjzenshjp Ouestjons on Decennjal Census Forms· (b) (5) James Dinwiddie I Office of the Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs U.S. Census Bureau I Office 301.763.1346 I Room (b) (6) james I dinwjddie@census gov I censys gov I Connect with us on Social Media From: Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 1:30 PM To: James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Subject: History of citizenship question Jim I don't have the documents with me that you gave me this morning. I need you to send the history of the citizenship question section to me, Burton, Steven, Enrique & Ron. As quickly as possible. Al Albert E. Fontenot, Jr. Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs United States Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census 4600 Silver Hill Rd Suitland Maryland 20233 Office (b) (6) Office 301-763-4668 Cell (b) (6) albert.e.fontenot@census.gov census.gov Connect with us on Social Media Sent from my iPhone From: To: Steohep L Byc!cner CtENSUS/AOCOM ffi)) Michael C Cook CCENSUS/pIO EEPl Subject: Re: History of citizenship question Date: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 3:25:14 PM edits from the one I sent after meeting with Enrique did not include (b) (5) Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Michael CCook (CENSUS/PIO FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 3:21 PM To: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Re: History of citizenship question Yes ... we pulled them all together into one document and had other edits as well. The History Staff pulled from our official History documents and it will be updated once History and Decennial discuss---this will take place ASAP. This version is still a draft ... Michael C. Cook Sr., MBA Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301-763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) michael.c.cook@census.gov censys gov Connect with us on Social Medja From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 3:14:33 PM To: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Fw: History of citizenship question Version control... I don't think Dinwiddie was working off of this version I sent you after Enrique edited, so we likely have to versions. (b) (5) (b) (5) Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 201710:22 AM To: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED); Christine ETaylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Re: History of citizenship question Please work off this version, which I've made a few edits from Enrique - thanks. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) cell) census.gov From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 201710:10 AM To: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED); Christine ETaylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) s·ubject: Fw: History of citizenship question This doesn't seem (b) (5) Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications , please sort out. Thanks. U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell} census.gov From: Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 10:09 AM To: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Fw: History of citizenship question Enrique Lamas Associate Director for Demographic Programs, and Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Deputy Director U.S. Census Bureau Office: 301-763-2138 From: James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 1:33 PM To: Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: ~urton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Ron SJarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED) Subject: Re: History of citizenship question here you go (b) (5) (b) (5) James Dinwiddie I Office of the Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs U.S. Census Bureau I Office 301.763.1346 I Room (b) (6) I james I djnwjddje@census goy I censys gov I Connect with us on Social Media From: Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED} Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 1:30 PM To: James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED} Subject: History of citizenship question Jim I don't have the documents with me that you gave me this morning. I need you to send the history of the citizenship question section to me, Burton, Steven, Enrique possible. Al Albert E. Fontenot, Jr. Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs United States Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census 4600 Silver Hill Rd Suitland Maryland 20233 Office (b) (6) Office 301-763-4668 Cell (b) (6) albert.e.fontenot@census.gov census.gov Connect with us on Social Medja & Ron. As quickly as To: SteQben L Bydcner CCENSUS/AOCOM fEI)) Mlchael C Cook CCENSUS/PIO FED>: Christine E Tavtor CCENSUS/pIO FED> Subject: Date: Fwd: citizenship blog edits Tuesday, December 19, 2017 11:28:45 AM From: Begin forwarded message: From: "Karen Battle (CENSUS/POP FED)" Date: December 19, 2017 at 11:13:36 AM EST To: "Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED)" Subject: Re: citizenship blog edits Hello, Below are comments from POP: (b) (5) (b) (5) Karen Battle Division Chief Population Division U.S. Census Bureau karen battle@censys goy Office 301.763.2071 censys goy Connect with us on Social Medja From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 201710:04 AM To: Ron S Jarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED); Christine ETaylor (CENSUS/PIO FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Karen Battle (CENSUS/POP FED) Subject: citizenship blog edits See my edits attached. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) census gov (cell) From: To: Subject: Date: Karen Battle CCENSUS/pop FED> Stephen L Buckner CCENSUS/AQCOM FED> Re: citizenship blog edits Tuesday, December 19, 2017 11:13:37 AM Hello, Below are comments from POP: (b) (5) (b) (5) Karen Battle Division Chief Population Division U.S. Census Bureau karen.battle@census.gov Office 301.763.2071 censys gov Connect with us on Socja! Medja From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 10:04 AM To: Ron SJarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED}; Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED}; Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED}; Christine E Taylor (CENSUS/PIO FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Karen Battle (CENSUS/POP FED) Subject: citizenship blog edits See my edits attached. Stephen L. Buckn~r Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) {cell} census.gov To: Michael C Cook CCENSUS/pIO EEO) Stephen L Byclsner CCENSUS/AQCOM. FED> SUbject: Date: Re: History of citizenship question Tuesday, December 19, 2017 11:00:52 AM From: 500 words, this one is now 1000+, the previous one was 539. The end of year biogs are the longest ones averaging 1000 words. Michael C. Cook Sr., MBA Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301-763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) michael.c.cook@census.gov censys gov Connect with us on Social Medja From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 10:53:47 AM To: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED} Subject: Re: History of citizenship question I think we should do both, not really worried about the length of the blog as making sure the content gets out correctly - forcing the user to take another step and click might create drop offs. What's the average length of previous posts? Thanks. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 10:50 AM To: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Re: History of citizenship question Are you not in favor of us creating a web page with the steps for adding a question to the decennial census? As is, the blog is too long and (b) (5) (b) (5) (b) (5) See last message from Ron ..... Michael C. Cook Sr., MBA Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301-763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) m ichael.c.cook@census.gov census gov Connect with us on Social Medja From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED} Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 10:22:49 AM To: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED}; Christine ETaylor (CENSUS/PIO FED} Subject: Re: History of citizenship question Please work off this version, which I've made a few edits from Enrique - thanks. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) census.gov (cell) From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 10:10 AM To: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED); Christine ETaylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Fw: Hi~tory of citizenship question This doesn't seem (b) (5) , please sort out. Thanks. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) {cell) census.gov From: Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 201710:09 AM To: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Fw: History of citizenship question Enrique Lamas Associate Director for Demographic Programs, and Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Deputy Director U.S. Census Bureau Office: 301-763-2138 From: James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 1:33 PM To: Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Ron SJarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED) Subject: Re: History of citizenship question here you go Hjstory of Cjtjzenshjp Ouestjoos on Deceoojal Census Forms· (b) (5) James Dinwiddie I Office of the Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs U.S. Census Bureau I Office 301.763.1346 I Room (b) (6) james I djnwjddje@census gov I census gov I Connect with us on Social Media From: Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 1:30 PM To: James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Subject: History of citizenship question Jim I don't have the documents with me that you gave me this morning. I need you to send the history of the citizenship question section to me, Burton, Steven, Enrique & Ron. As quickly as possible. Al Albert E. Fontenot, Jr. Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs United States Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census 4600 Silver Hill Rd Suitland Maryland 20233 Office (b) (6) Office 301-763-4668 Cell (b) (6) albert.e.fontenot@census.gov census.gov Connect with us on Social Medja Sent from my iPhone From: To: Subject: Date: Stephen L Buc!cner CCENSUS/ADCOM FED> Michael C Cook CCENSUS/pIO fEOl Re: History of citizenship question Tuesday, December 19, 2017 10:53:49 AM I think we should do both, not really worried about the length of the blog as making sure the content gets out correctly- forcing the user to take another step and click might create drop offs. What's the average length of previous posts? Thanks. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 201710:50 AM To: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Re: History of citizenship question Are you not in favor of us creating a web page with the steps for adding a question to the decennial census? As is, the blog is too long and (b) (5) (b) (5) (b) (5) See last message from Ron ..... Michael C. Cook Sr., MBA Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301-763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) michael.c.cook@census.gov censys gay Connect with us on Socja! Medja From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 10:22:49 AM To: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED); Christine ETaylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Re: History of citizenship question Please work off this version, which I've made a few edits from Enrique - thanks. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 10:10 AM To: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED); Christine ETaylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Fw: History of citizenship question This doesn't seem (b) (5) Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) cell) census.gov From: Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 10:09 AM To: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Fw: History of citizenship· question , please sort out. Thanks. Enrique Lamas Associate Director for Demographic Programs, and Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Deputy Di rector U.S. Census Bureau Office: 301-763-2138 From: James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 1:33 PM To: Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Ron SJarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED) Subject: Re: History of citizenship question here you go History of Cjtjzensbjp Questions on Decennial Census Forms· (b) (5) James Dinwiddie I Office of the Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs U.S. Census Bureau I Office 301.763.1346 I Room (b) (6) I james I djowjddje@census goy I ceosys goy I Connect with us on Social Medja From: Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED} Sent: Monday, December 18, 20171:30 PM To: James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED} Subject: History of citizenship question Jim I don't have the documents with me that you gave me this morning. I need yotJ to send the history of the citizenship question section to me, Burton, Steven, Enrique & Ron. As quickly as possible. Al Albert E. Fontenot, Jr. Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs United States Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census 4600 Silver Hill Rd Suitland Maryland 20233 Office (b) (6) Office 301-763-4668 Cell 224-422-7372 albert.e.fontenot@census.gov census.gov Connect with us on Social Media Sent from my iPhone From: To: Subject: Date: Michael C Cook CCENSUS/pIO FED> Stephen L Buckner CCENSUS/AOCOM EEQ) Re: History of citizenship question Tuesday, December 19, 2017 10:50:32 AM Are you not in favor of us creating a web page with the steps for adding a question to the decennial census? (b) (5) As is, the blog is too long and (b) (5) (b) (5) See last message from Ron ..... Michael C. Cook Sr., MBA Division Chief Public Information Office U.S. Census Bureau Main: 301-763-3030 Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) michael.c.cook@census.gov censys gov Connect with us on Social Medja From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 10:22:49 AM To: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED); Christine ETaylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Re: History of citizenship question Please work off this version, which I've made a few edits from Enrique - thanks. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 10:10 AM To: Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED); Christine ETaylor (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Fw: History of citizenship question This doesn't seem to agree with our blog timeline, please sort out. Thanks. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cerl) census.gov From: Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED) Sent: Tuesday, Decel)1ber 19, 2017 10:09 AM To: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Fw: History of citizenship question Enrique Lamas Associate Director for Demographic Programs, and Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Deputy Director U.S. Census Bureau Office: 301-763-2138 From: James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 1:33 PM To: Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Cc: Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Ron SJarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED) Subject: Re: History of citizenship question here you go History of Cjtjzenshjp Ouestjons on Decennial Census Forms· (b) (6) James Dinwiddie I Office of the Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs U.S. Census Bureau I Office 301.763.1346 I Room (b) (6) I james I djnwjddje@census gov I census gov I Connect with us on Social Medja From: Albert E Fontenot (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Sent: Monday, December 18, 20171:30 PM To: James L Dinwiddie (CENSUS/ADDC FED) Subject: History of citizenship question Jim I don't have the documents with me that you gave me this morning. I need you to send the history of the citizenship question section to me, Burton, Steven, Enrique & Ron. As quickly as possible. Al Albert E. Fontenot, Jr. Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs United States Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census 4600 Silver Hill Rd Suitland Maryland 20233 (b) (6) Office Office 301-763-4668 Cell (b) (6) albert.e.fontenot@census.gov census.gov Connect with us on Social Medja Sent from my iPhone To: Stephen L Byclsner CCENSUSJAOCOM FED> Jennifer Shopkom CCENSUS/AOCOM fED) SUbject: Date: Re: Draft Tick Tock Monday, December 18, 2017 4:44:05 PM From: Thx. Need White House - Rockas; DOJ - Platt/Rockas; House/Senate Leadership - Census OCIA On Dec 18, 2017, at 4:35 PM, Jennifer Shopkom (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) wrote: I have TBD for time placeholders. There is a spot to drop in the final TPs, RTQ and Q&As. Alan, I have added the four committees, but you can replace with what you received from OLIA. Cook and Chris, feel free to edit PIO related items Jennifer C. Shopkorn Senior Advisor Communications Directorate U.S. Census Bureau 202.465.5982 Jennifer Shopkom@censys goy censys goy Connect with us on Social Medja From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Stephen L Byc:koer CCENSUS/AOCOM FED> Karen Battle CCENSUS/eop fEQl Roberto Ramirez CCENSUS/eop EEQ); Matthew Soence CCENSUS/eop EEQl: MjdJael Christine E Iavtor CCENSUS/pJO FED> c Cook CCENSUS/pJO fEDl; Re; Any assistance needed on preparing release on the citizenship request Monday, December 18, 2017 3:53:28 PM Please work up the top five questions and answers that you routinely get on citizenship - we can check in with you shortly. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Karen Battle (CENSUS/POP FED) Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 3:27 PM To: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Cc: Roberto Ramirez (CENSUS/POP FED); Matthew Spence (CENSUS/POP FED) Subject: Any assistance needed on preparing release on the citizenship request Hi Stephen, Matthew Spence, Chief of the Foreign Born Population Branch, is available if you want to talk about including any information (or have us review information) on the history of the citizenship question. Just let us know. Karen Battle Division Chief Population Division U.S. Census Bureau karen.battle@census.gov Office 301.763.2071 census goy Connect with us on Social Medja From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Stephen L Bugner CCfNSUS/AOCOM EEQl atea0 ue@doc gav Fw: Draft language Monday, December 18, 2017 3:37:42 PM ooJ regyest doex Please print out per James Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau {301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 3:22 PM To: JRockas@doc.gov (CENSUS/ OTHER); kmanning@doc.gov; Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED) Subject: Re: Draft language Revised draft for the upcoming meeting. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau {301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 2:55 PM To: JRockas@doc.gov (CENSUS/ OTHER); kmanning@doc.gov; Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Platt, Mike (Federal); Alan Lang (CENSUS/OCIA FED); Lenihan, Brian (Federal); jmason@doc.gov; Christine ETaylor (CENSUS/PIO FED); Jennifer Shopkorn (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Cc: Ron S Jarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Israel Hernandez; Karen Kelley Subject: Draft language Draft language for today's issue; staff working up a timeline on notifications likely to begin around 5 p.m. or once talking points and RTQ are cleared. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Stephen L Byr;kner CCENSUS/AOCOM FEDl JRockas@doc goy Re: Draft language Monday, December 18, 2017 3:22;57 PM DOJ reayest; docx Revised draft for the upcoming meeting. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (301) 792-6587 (cell) census.gov From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 2:55 PM To: JRockas@doc.gov (CENSUS/ OTHER); kmanning@doc.gov; Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED); Burton H Reist (CENSUS/ADDC FED); Platt, Mike (Federal); Alan Lang (CENSUS/OCIA FED); Lenihan, Brian (Federal); jmason@doc.gov; Christine ETaylor (CENSUS/PIO FED); Jennifer Shopkorn (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Cc: Ron SJarmin (CENSUS/ADEP FED); Enrique Lamas (CENSUS/ADDP FED); Israel Hernandez; Karen Kelley Subject: Draft language Draft language for today's issue; staff working up a timeline on notifications likely to begin around 5 p.m. or once talking points and RTQ are cleared. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Stephen L Byckner CCENSUS/AOCOM EEO) JBockas@doc goy : Burton H Reist CCENSUS/ADDC FED); Platt Mike (federal); Alan Lano C¢ENSUS/OQA EEDl; Lenihan Brian Cfedera!l; fmason@doc goy; Christine E Tavtor CCfNSUS/pIO fEPl: Jennifer Shopkom CCENSUS/AOCOM EEDl Bon S Jaonln C(ENSUS/AQEP EEO>: Enrique Lamas CCENSUS/APPp EEDl: Is@el Hernandez· Karen Kelley Draft language Monday, December 18, 2017 2:55:57 PM OOJ lmmlQration dooc Draft language for today's issue; staff working up a timeline on notifications likely to begin around 5 p.m. or once talking points and RTQ are cleared. Stephen L. Buckner Acting Associate Director for Communications U.S. Census Bureau (301) 763-3586 (b) (6) (cell) census.gov Steohen L BudcneC CCENSUS/A()COM FED> Jennifer Shopkom CCENSUS/AOCQM EEQl Alan Lang CCENSUS/QOA EEPl: Michael C Cook CCENSUS/pIO fEQl From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Re: atizenshlp Monday, December 18, 2017 1:47:51 PM Need a call set up with all players. Please send invite. On Dec 18, 2017, at 1:43 PM, Jennifer Shopkorn (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) wrote: I'm free to chat whenever. We should loop Joanne in. Jennifer C. Shopkorn Senior Advisor Communications Directorate U.S. Census Bureau 202.465.5982 Jennjfer Shopkom@census goy censys goy Connect with us on Socja! Medja From: Stephen L Buckner (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 1:41 PM To: Alan Lang (CENSUS/OCIA FED); Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIO FED); Jennifer Shopkorn (CENSUS/ADCOM FED) Subject: Citizenship Stand by for help to pull together an announcement for something today, including Hill notifications. Let's get on phone at 2 pm. To: Stephen L Byclsner CCENSUS/ADCOM FED> Michele C He wrote: (b) (5) Thanks, Burton