Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 1 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 22, 2018 The Honorable Marcia Fudge U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Fudge: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 000881 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 2 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 22,2018 The Honorable Karen Bass U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Bass: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31,2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 000882 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 3 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 22,2018 The Honorable Colleen Hanabusa U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Hanabusa: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31,2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 000883 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 4 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 22, 2018 The Honorable Tony Cardenas U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Cardenas: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 000884 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 5 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 22,2018 The Honorable Grace Meng U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Meng: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 000885 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 6 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 22, 2018 The Honorable Mark Pocan U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Pocan: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 000886 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 7 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 22, 2018 The Honorable Mark Takano of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 u.s. House Dear Representative Takano: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 000887 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 8 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 22,2018 The Honorable Juan Vargas U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Vargas: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 000888 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 9 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 22,2018 The Honorable Marc Veasey U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Veasey: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, U~j~~ Wilbur Ross 000889 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 10 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 22, 2018 The Honorable Filemon Vela U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Vela: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31,2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, U~cl~~ Wilbur Ross 000890 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 11 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 22,2018 The Honorable Robin Kelly U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Kelly: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 000891 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 12 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 22, 2018 The Honorable Katherine Clark U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Clark: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31,2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 000892 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 13 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 22, 2018 The Honorable John Lewis U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Lewis: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31,2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 000893 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 14 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 22,2018 The Honorable Gwen Moore U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Moore: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, U~j,c-L Wilbur Ross 000894 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 15 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 22,2018 The Honorable Emanuel Cleaver U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Cleaver: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31,2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 000895 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 16 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 22,2018 The Honorable Eddie Bernice Johnson U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Johnson: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high'-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 000896 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 17 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 22, 2018 The Honorable Grace Napolitano U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Napolitano: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31,2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 000897 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 18 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 22, 2018 The Honorable Wm. Lacy Clay U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Clay: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, U~J,CL Wilbur Ross 000898 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 19 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 22,2018 The Honorable Terri Sewell u.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Sewell: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, U~j,c-L Wilbur Ross 000899 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 20 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 22,2018 The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Jeffries: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31,2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 000900 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 21 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington. D.C. 20230 February 22,2018 The Honorable Bonnie Watson Coleman U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Watson Coleman: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecyc1e cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 000901 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 22 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 22,2018 The Honorable Hemy "Hank" Johnson, Jr. U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Johnson: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31,2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 000902 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 23 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 22, 2018 The Honorable Ben Ray Lujan U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Lujan: Thank: you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1,2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, U~j~~ Wilbur Ross 000903 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 24 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 22, 2018 The Honorable Jose Serrano U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Serrano: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April I, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 000904 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 25 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 22,2018 The Honorable Robert "Bobby" Scott U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Scott: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31,2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 000905 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 26 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 22,2018 The Honorable Carolyn Maloney U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Maloney: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1,2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the bffice of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put intd place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2p20 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 000906 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 27 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 22, 2018 The Honorable Frederica Wilson U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Wilson: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after! conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate aswell as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, U~j~~ Wilbur Ross 000907 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 28 of 440 19-05?ng disagrees of the linden ?tatea ?6 20515 January 18, 20l8 to 1? v: ii The Honorable Wilbur L. ROSS, Jr '53; '35 Secretary of Commerce :3 .53 51 L4 US. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC. 20230 Dear Secretary Ross: We mite to strongly oppose the Department of Justice?s request to add a question regarding citizenship status to the 2020 decennial census. This duplicative, unnecessary effort seriously threatens the accuracy and integrity of a census, which has tremendous consequences for our country. We urge you to reject this request from the Department of Justice and focus on the goal of conducting a comprehensive, accurate, and cost effective decennial census in 2020. The addition of a citizenship question, along with the other recently reported actions of pending andlor already appointed unquali?ed political operatives to the Census to positions that have never been political, calls into question whether this administration is serious about an accurate count or is instead actively working to hurt the integrity of the Census and ultimately discount minority voters. As you know, the distribution of over $600 billion in annual federal funding and the redistricting of legislative seats for the next decade depend upon a well-executed census. if a citizenship question were to be added to the 2020 questionnaire, we would likely see a signi?cantly dropped head count of already-undercounted minority groups - particularly immigrants, non-citizens, and Latinos. This attack on civil rights would only serve to suppress the minority vote, drop the numbers necessary to apportion federal funding, and push immigrant communities even deeper into the shadows. The December 12 letter from General Counsel Arthur Gary to Dr. Ron Jarrnin of the Census ,Bureau argues that further information on citizenship is ?critical to the Department?s enforcement of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and its important protections against racial discrimination in voting.? We find this argument to be disingenuous considering questions on citizenship have been included on the American Community Survey (AC8), distributed on a basis for the last 13 years. The information derived from the ACS has long been effectively utilized to address voting rights abuses across the country. mm RECYCLED amen 000908 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 29 of 440 Additionally, the ?nal census questions that are due to be submitted to Congress by April 1, 2018, will have undergone an extensive screening process constituting years of focus groups and ?eld tests to ensure a high response rate coupled with effective data collection. Including a new question this late in the process allows no time for testing or the correction of wording problems, and only serves to increase the risk to a census that has already experienced massive cost increases and heightened levels of public mistrust. New qualitative research from the Census Bureau con?rms that survey respondents and focus group participants are expressing an ?unprecedented? level of concern regarding the con?dentiality of the data they provide to the Bureau and whether that data will be improperly shared with other government agencies, especially immigration of?cials. While we recognize that Title 13 of the'U.S. Code has strict protections against the use of census data for law enforcement, it provides little reassurance to those who have seen their loved ones detained and/or deported under this administration. Protesting respondents were observed explicitly falsifying data or leaving household members off survey rosters for fear of incrimination. These trends suggest that the addition of a citizenship question could exacerbate con?dentiality concerns and severely undermine accuracy and initial response levels. This, in turn, would increase the cost of the census by hundreds of millions of dollars in non-reaponse follow-up, the most expensive component of the decennial census operation. Mr. Secretary, you have testi?ed before Congress regarding the challenges that the 2020 Deccnnial faces; adding a citizenship question to the 2020 CenSus will destabilize and politicize the decennial process at a time when we can least afford it. As Congress has not provided you with the additional funds that you requested, threatening the already fragile response rate will only jeopardize data accuracy and increase cost to the American taxpayer who will eventually foot the bill when the costs skyrocket because of this preposal. We strongly urge to you to show us that you are committed to an accurate Census by denying the Department of ustice's request and working to ensure a full, fair, and accurate decennial census. Sincerely, Luis uti?rrez 056 E. 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Eliot Engel Member of Congress I . 1254/? ren Bass Member of Congress Marc Veasey Member of Con res Eddie Bernice Johnson Member of Congress L/lclember of Congress . Carbaja! Member of Congress ber of Congress John K. Delaney Member of Congress gaz?wz?t Bill Pascrell". Jr. Member of Congress Peler Welch Member of Congress Sea Peters Member of Congress 000917 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 38 of 440 WIN 48m? quid Castro Ian Higgins ember of Congress Member of Congress Kathgrine Clark Anthony G. Brown Member of Congress Member of Congress Seth Moulton mm? R. Keating? Member of Congress mmber of Congress vid N. Cicilline oh B. Larson Member of Congress Me ber of Congress 000918 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 39 of 440 Danny K. Devi? Member of Congress 000919 STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, {3.13. 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Pete Aguilar US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Aguilar: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high?quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team. to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. in addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Qyt?wi?a Wilbur Ross 0F CO 3346 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE . . The Secretary of Commerce a #37 Washington, 20230 o?amsof?. February 26, 2018 The Honorable Ted Lieu US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Lieu: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high?quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after i. conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at Inplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, (JJUZFW Wilbur Ross UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, 0.8. 20230 February 26, 201.8 The Honorable Nanette Diaz Barragan U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Barragan: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of nstice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April I, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high~qaality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I. reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, 1 have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. if you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at rnplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, watt,? Wilbur Ross UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Sr ?54} Washington, 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Lisa Blunt Rochester US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Blunt Rochester: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. - The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April I, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I. reported back to Congress last October after i conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3 663. Sincerely, paw im Wilbur Ross Ea? was UNITED STATES communism er: commence The Secretary of Commerce Washington, DC. 20230 ?ammo? February 26, 2018 The Honorable Luis Correa US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Correa: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March. 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 202.0. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back. to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, madam em Wilbur Ross UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, 28230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Anthony Brown US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Brown: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high?quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back. to Congress last October after I. conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial. management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Office of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, 31:, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, am Wilbur Ross UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, DC. 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Salud Carbajal U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Carbajal: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1., 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a. rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. in addition, 1 have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Plait, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mp1att@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, 251.. Wilbur Ross ?Co 3&3 Es? UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE .. The Secretary of Commerce - Washington, Qantas CIE February 26, 2018 The Honorable Adriano Espaillat US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Espaillat: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would. like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, warm Wilbur Ross UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce February 26, 2018 The Honorable Vicente Gonzalez U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Gonzalez: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of usticeis request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by Iaw to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high?quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce- a new 2020 Census Iifecycie cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Plait, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482?3 663. Sincerely, (your 4% Wilbur Ross 000928 circa" ii; UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - . The Secretary of Commerce .. Washington. 20230 ?hares 0? v- February 26, 2018 The Honorable Ro Khanna US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Khanna: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 3 1 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person in the place where he or she lives is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to: address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 202.0 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, I Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Affairs, at Inplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, warm of?? Wilbur Ross .. 33 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE . The Secretary of Commerce 2% Washington, 20238 February 26, 2018 The Honorable A. Donald McEaehin US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative McEachin: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ostice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 201.8, which is two years prior to Census Day, April -1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct afull, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high?quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary tears to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482?3663. Sincerely, (yum Wilbur Ross 9.23? Wow, is, ummsn STATES oemnrmem or COMMERCE :5 The Secretary of Commerce Washington. ?18. 20288 99?? or February 26, 201.8 The Honorable Jimmy Gomez U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Gomez: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustiee?ls request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31. 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I. conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I. have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Plait, Jr, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, UJUl/mr Wilbur Ross UMTED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, 20238 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Darren Soto US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Soto: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April I, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A higthnality 2020 Censas that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I. have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 4826663. Sincerely, wattm ails Wilbur Ross ?was UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ?at The Secretary of Commerce Washington. 20280 050% February 26, 2018 The Honorable Bennie G. Thompson US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Thompson: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 201.8, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce 5 Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members In addition, I have put into place the people, processes. and programs to ensure strongg Hovernance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovemmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, am Wilbur Ross UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, DC. 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Keith Ellison US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Ellison: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high~quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, 1 reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. in addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member 'of your staff contact Michael Platt, J11, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, walrus am Wilbur Ross 000934 at? GPO as a a. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT or: commence The Secretary of Commerce Washington [3 {3 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Karen Bass U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Bass: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. i appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. 1 have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. - We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, J12, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, gnaw sti?e, Wilbur Ross a ?a 4% UNITED STATES OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce 3? Washington, DE. 20230 a a 87517-55 0? l? February 26, 2018 The Honorable Colleen Hanabusa US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Hanabusa: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I. appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department ofComrnerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required. by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 201 8, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a fall, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Plait, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and lntergovemental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 4826663. Sincerely, warm 4% Wilbur Ross 00.99.39 ?at iris? UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - The Secretary of Commerce . f5 Washington, 202363 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Tony Cardenas US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Cardenas: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, 1 reported back to Congress last October a?er l. conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, J12, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, (Jetwam' Wilbur Ross 900937 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Grace Meng U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Meug: Thank you. for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Office of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member ofyour staff contact Michael Flatt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, UAW Wilbur Ross ..9999.3.8. OF ,2 tag a, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT or commence - . The Secretary of Commerce Washington [3 C. 20230 -- Shirts February 26, 2018 The Honorable Mark Pocan US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Pocan: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I. appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April I, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A highuquality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I. conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and. Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, 9.0.2 Wilbur Ross .. 000939 . .. or: yeah UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF commence The Secretary of Commerce Washington. 20230 a" 6 37?41'25 0? v- February 26, 2018 The Honorable Mark Takano US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Takano: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. in addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. if you have any additional questions or would. like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doe.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, More.? am Wilbur Ross UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Juan Vargas US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20315 Dear Representative Vargas: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department ofCommerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high?quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, 1' reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I. have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at rnplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482?3663. Sincerely, warm Kl, Wilbur Ross 99994.1. . ?$95 OF 90" 3a lit, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT or COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, 28280 a . ?tires 0? I February 26, 2018 The Honorable Marc Veasey U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Veasey: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire I appreciate your taking the time to rnake me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 201.8, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lif'ecyele cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482?3663. Sincerely, UM 4:1. Wilbur Ross Wow," fag a umrren sures DEPARTMENT or: commence The Secretary of Commerce Washington 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Filemon Vela U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Vela: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high~quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. 1 have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Office of the inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, 4% Wilbur Ross 999943 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington. DC. 263230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Torn O?Halleran U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative O?Halleran: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and. accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Office of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, 1 have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, in, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, MAW Wilbur Ross OFD egg UNITED STATES oemnrmem or: commence a The Secretary of Commerce Washington. 20230 ?aw a? ?97.4125 0? February 26, 2018 The Honorable Rosa L. DeLauro U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative DeLauro: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of' Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high~quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifeeyele cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, gram of?? Wilbur Ross UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, DC. 2023B February 26, 2018 The Honorable Daniel T. Kildee US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Kildee: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April. 1, 2.020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Office of. the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482~3663. Since-rely, gnaw silo Wilbur Ross ..,990.9fl? 433$.? 0F 04.. a as it, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF commence The Secretary of Commerce at Washington. no sense C- $6 .- ?9?311?55 0? February 26, 2018 The Honorable Lois Frankel US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Frankel: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high?quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place Where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October afterl conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovenunental Affairs, at rnplatt@doo.gov or (202) 482-6663. Sincerely, (Jaime AIL Wilbur Ross 99.99.47. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington. DC 263230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Emanuel Cleaver US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Cleaver: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April I, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each. person, in the place Where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. if you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, MW 40.? Wilbur Ross UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Nita Lowey U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Lowey: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. 1 appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department ot?Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A. high?quality 2020 Census that counts each. person, in the place Where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and. ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the InSpe-ctor General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Plait, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergoverrunental Affairs, at mplatt@cloc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, warm Wilbur Ross 99994.9. $.va OF c0 fl UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - The Secretary of Commerce s5 Washington, DC. 263230 gamma?? February 26, 2018 The Honorable Bill Foster US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Foster: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, 1 have put into place the peeple, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Plait, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovenunental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Qantas am Wilbur Ross UNITEB STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, DE. 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Zoe Lofgren US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Lofgren: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you knew, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifeeycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce? of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doe.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross . 9999.51. it UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE . The Secretary of Commerce a7 Washington. 28230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Kathleen Rice U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Rice: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back. to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce anew 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce ofManagement and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at rnplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, (gnaw Wilbur Ross ?5ch ?ts? as owner: STATES DEPARTMENT OF commence The Secretary of Commerce a" Washington. no. 20230 shit-Es 0* February 26, 2018 The Honorable Theodore E. Deutch US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Deutch: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the .2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Cengress by March 3i, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high~quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after .I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 20.2.0 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary tearn to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, madam 2.0? Wilbur Ross 99995.3 0" 5? 3e UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT or: commence -- . The Secretary of Commerce . a? a7 Washington, 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Charlie Crist US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Crist: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 202.0 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, -I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. in addition, I. have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, In, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 4826663. Sincerely, worm ails Wilbur Ross 000954 or: we)? if?? UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - 2* The Secretary of Commerce as. Washington. no. sense ?gures 0? February 26, 2018 The Honorable Mark DeSaulnier U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative DeSaulnier: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April I, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, i reported back to Congress last October after I. conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, J12, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt.@doc.gov or (202) 4826663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce February 26, 2018 The Honorable Robin Kelly U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20513 Dear Representative Kelly: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2.018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April I, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, UAW Wilbur Ross ?$93 OF 353 3? UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE . - The Secretary of Commerce Washington, Elf). 20280 6? February 26, 2018 The Honorable Katherine Clark US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Clark: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I. appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of usticeis request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I. have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Office of the inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, . grow .10.. Wilbur Ross UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, 90230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable ohn Lewis US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Lewis: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a. citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your positiOa on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the InSpector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. if you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, (JAM AIL Wilbur Ross ,000958 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Kathy Castor US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Castor: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A higlpquality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as Well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovemmental Affairs, at rnplatt@doc.gov or (202) 4826 663. Sincerely, of)? Wilbur Ross scoosess, OF g} as is UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington D. 28280 em or February 26, 2018 The Honorable Dwight Evans U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Evans: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let the underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in. the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 933% a as a, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT or commence The Secretary of Commerce Washington, 213230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Joe Courtney US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Courtney: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department ofJustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high~qaality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census, We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, wants 4% Wilbur Ross UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce is 5,55 Washington, DC. 20238 February 26, 2018 The Honorable David Price US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Price: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 3 l, 2018, which. is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high~quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, In, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 4826663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross ?1&6 DFCO E5 4like. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE . . The Secretary of Commerce ?at? Washington 20230 05.73% 0? February 26, 2018 The Honorable Joseph P. Kennedy Ill US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Kennedy: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. appreciate your taking the time to make are aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I. have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and lntergovermnental Affairs, at rnplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482?3663. Sincerely, 4% Wilbur Ross MOP 9i- 5? Cm? it? 6% UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE . . The Secretary of Commerce Washington 20280 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Al Lawson, Jr. U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Lawson: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of astice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an. orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place Where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I. conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifeeyele cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Office of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of. the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, U?w Wilbur Ross or av? 5? egg? is, umrrso STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - The Secretary of Commerce as, Washington, 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Mike Doyle U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Doyle: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department o't?Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020.- Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census life?cycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Depattment of Commerce?s Office of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, Jr, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and intergovernmental. Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, madam Wilbur Ross UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, 20238 February :26, 2013 The Honorable Sanford D. Bishop, US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Bishop: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April I, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I. conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecyole cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 4823663. Sincerely, madam Wilbur Ross 000966 new 0; CW: (5 We?! Cir?? STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMEFICE The Secretary of Commerce Washington. 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable CA. Dutch Ruppersberger US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April I, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place Where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, 1 reported back to Congress last October a?er I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, 1 have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. It? you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter ?lrther, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at inplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, warm am Wilbur Ross 000967 UMTED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, DC. 20288 February 26, 2018 The-Honorable Donald M. Payne, Jr. US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Payne: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2.018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1., 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A ltiglvquaiity 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as Well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. 1. have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Office of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. if you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, ha, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 4826663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 000968 The Secretary of Commerce Washington, QC. 20238 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Lloyd Doggett US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Doggett: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustiee?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department ofCommerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 3 i, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020' Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorousdeep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifeoycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. .I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovemeutal Affairs, at mplatt@doe.gov or (202) 482-3 663. Sincerely, UAW rim Wilbur Ross 000969 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, DE. 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Sander M. Levin U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Levin: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department ofJustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. i appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior. to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high?quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in. the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled amultidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Plait, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and intergovernmental Affairs, at mp1att@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, UM Wilbur Ross 000970 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, DC. 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Joyce Beatty US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Beatty: Thank. you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high~quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, (JAN if?? Wilbur Ross 000971 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Jimmy Panetta U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Panetta: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware ot?yonr position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a fall, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high?quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place Where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, In, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3 663. Sincerely, warm Wilbur Ross 000972 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington. 20238 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Richard M. Nolan US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Nolan: Thank you. for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31., 2013, which is two years prior to Census Day, April I, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted. a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department ofComnierce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight ofthe 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional. questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482?3663. Sincerely, madam Wilbur Ross 000973 UNITED STATES OF COMMEHCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, 13.63. 263230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Gwen Moore US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Moore: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make roe aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high~quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in. the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifeeyele cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Office of the Inspector Generai, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter forther, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doo.gov or (202) 482?3663. Sincerely, (Jaimi?a Wilbur Ross 000974 o?u?co no a; UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE . . The Secretary of Commerce is,? ??57 Washington. 213280 oi??e? February 26, 2018 The Honorable Eddie Bernice Johnson US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Johnson: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department ot?Contn?rerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which. is two years prior to Census Day, April I, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each. person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back. to Congress last October after I condacted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I. have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Office of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, J12, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, wart,? am Wilbur Ross 000975 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington. 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Paul D. Tonko US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Tonko: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice 5 request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department ofCornmerC-e is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 201.8, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, .I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department ofCornrnerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce ofManagement and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Plett, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doo.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, UAW Wilbur Ross 000976 is?? a, ummso sures or commence - The Secretary of Commerce 4&7 Washington, DC. 20280 (99 53:41-55 cal?h February 26, 2018 The Honorable Grace Napolitano U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Napolitano: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department ofJustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I. appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a fall, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place Where he or She lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Govermnent Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter ?rrther, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, J12, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482?3 663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 000977 UNITED STATES HEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, DC. 20288 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Wm. Lacy Clay US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Clay: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nai list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a ?Jll, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census iifecyeie cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Plait, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482?3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 000978 is? std/rt}; It, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE see. The Secretary of Commerce Washington, 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Jared Huffman US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Huffman: Thank. you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 20.20 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October alter I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, In, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 4826663. Sincerel y, warm 4K1. Wilbur Ross 000979 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington. 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative effries: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustiee?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1,2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place Where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifeeycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial. management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, 12:, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doe.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 000980 g" a calf . age it, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF commence The Secretary of Commerce Washington, 20230 shin-:5 a? February 26, 2018 The Honorable Joseph Crowley US House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Crowley: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustiee?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April I, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of. any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Plan, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doe.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, .JKYM Wilbur Ross 000981 419% UNITED DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington [3 20230 939%? ?533% February 26, 2018 The Honorable Bonnie Watson Coleman U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Watson Coleman: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 3 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifeeyele cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Plait, J11, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, um Wilbur Ross 000982 as!? GFCO 41,, ,5 at? 6?3. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE . The Secretary of Commerce a ?f .557 Washington [1.8 20238 ,e *Mms? February 26, 201.8 The Honorable Marcy Kaptur US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Kaptur: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department ol?Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of nstice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 3 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecyole cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Govemment Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Office of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter thither, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, In, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, UJUOW Wilbur Ross 000983 g5 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce 9% Washington. 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Michael E. Capuano U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Capuano: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. i. appreciate your taking. the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place Where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional. members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@.doc.gov or (202) 4823663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 000984 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce February 26, 2018 The Honorable Henry Cuellar, U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Cuellar: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department. of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question. to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department "of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1., 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high~quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecyele cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any develOpments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 4826663. Sincerely, waters, 4% Wilbur Ross 000985 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, [16. 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Jose Serrano U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Serrano: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware ofyour position. on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review ofthe Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31., 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place Where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after! conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifeeycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Office of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. if you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482?3663. Sincerely, (Jadbw ?Am Wilbur Ross 000986 UNITED STAYES OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Robert C. ?Bobby? Scott US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Scott: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high~quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I. reported back to Congress last October after I. conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the morale, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staft?contaet Michael. Platt, In, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, 2&1. Wilbur Ross- 000987 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington. [3.63. 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Bill Pascrell, Jr. U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Pascrell: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April. 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, Fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place Where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial. management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Office of the Inspector General, the Of?ce ofMenage-ment and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, In, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at or (202) 4826663. Sincerely, Uaam1<7w Wilbur Ross 000988 UMTED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, 13.8. 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Peter Welch US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Welch: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of usticc?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 3 i, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high~quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance- and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. if you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Plait, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3 663. Smcerel y, warm ASL Wilbur Ross 000989 t? ?if a STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington. 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Scott H. Peters US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Peters: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an. orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore ray commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you kaow, I reported back to Congress last October after conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough. review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the InSpector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I. have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 4826663. Sincerely, K72. Wilbur Ross 000990 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce . Washington, 28230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Joaquin Castro US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Castro: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A higlnquality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team. to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@cioc.gmr or (202) 4826663. Sincerely, UM Wilbur Ross 000991 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington. DC. 20280 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Brian. Higgins US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Higgins: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department ofJustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I. appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a fall, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, 1. reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce ol? the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doe.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 000992 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, 20238 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Seth Moulton U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Moulton: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department ol?Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31. 201.8, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full. fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, 1 reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have. assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the InSpector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and lntergovemmental Affairs, at mplatt@doe.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, madam, 4% Wilbur Ross 000993 ?ligsa 0% at: STATES DEPARTMENT 6F COMMERCE - The Secretary of Commerce Washington, 28280 February 26, 2018 The Honorable William. R. Keating US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 203l5 Dear Representative Keating: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I. appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department oi?Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, Fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high~qnality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place Where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member ofyonr staff contact Michael Flatt, J11, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 000994 UMTED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, or; aoaso February 26, 2018 The Honorable David N. Cicilline US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Cicilline: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustiee?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my . highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a. thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 4826663. Sincerely, gram of?? Wilbur Ross 000995 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce it . Washington, 20230 February 26, 2.018 The Honorable John B. Larson U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Larson: .T hank you for your recent letter regarding the Department ofJustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A higlvquality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a Iigorous deep dive?to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 4826663. Sincerely, Ugbirw AC1. Wilbur Ross 000996 6.3% to? a UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT or: commence The Secretary of Commerce f7 Washington or: aoaso Slings 0? 099 February 26, 2018 The Honorable James E. Clyburn U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Clyburn: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make are aware of your position on this important. matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2.018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A higlaquality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifeeyele cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. 1 have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your-staff contact Michael Platt, Jr, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 000997 it"s, umrren STATES DEPARTMENT OF commence The Secretary of Commerce Washington. 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Adam Smith US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Smith: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice 5 request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I. conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. if you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Plett, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovenunental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482?3663. Sincerely, warm Wilbur Ross 000998 ?98,11 OF CO its? a UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE . . The Secretary of Commerce ca? . s5 Washington, 20238 ?gural)?. February 26, 2018 The Honorable James P. McGovern US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative McGovern: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2.020 Census questionnaire. i appreciate your taking the time to tri?e me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and. remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Plait, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482?3663. Sincerely, wail?w Wilbur Ross 000999 32 gig UNITED sures OF commence . The Secretary of Commerce . 5" Washington, E163. emote? February 26, 2018 The Honorable James A. Himes U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Himes: Thank you for 3our recent letter regarding the Department of Joetice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ostice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place Where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. 1 have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Plait, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovemmental Affairs, at mplan@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, (Jacobo Wilbur Ross 001000 ga?wTWCOe {liq STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce 4? Washington, 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable David Scott U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Scott: Thank. you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking, the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review ofthe Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A highwquality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place Where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at inplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, malaria Wilbur Ross 001001 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington. 28230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Ruben Kihuen US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Kihuen: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ostice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of usticeis request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census Iifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, In, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@.doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, more.? Wilbur Ross 001002 0F is? is}, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - .. The Secretary of Commerce 93% Washington, DE. 20230 4? mans 05? February 26, 2018 The Honorable Maxine Waters US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Waters: Thank. you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly reviewr of the Department of ustiee?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review ofCensus programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mpiatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, warm Wilbur Ross 001003 The Secretary of Commerce . a? Washington, 20230 emissary ?9w10F% gr ta? its UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE February 26, 2018 The Honorable Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Sablan: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. 1 appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustioe?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conducts full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place Where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifeeycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled. a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Office of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight ofthe 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at or (202) 482?3663. Sincere] y, udder. Wilbur Ross 001004 The Secretary of Commerce Washington C. 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Ed US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Perlmutter: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustiee?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April I, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October afterl conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I. have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Office of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gcv or (2.02) 482?3663. Sincerely, adama?w Wilbur Ross 001005 at? 90 rig UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF commence The Secretary of Commerce Washington, Elf). 20288 3? 7- a charts 0?5 5 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Jacky Rosco US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Rosco: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department ot?Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the. Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April I, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where- he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, UMJQM Wil bur Ross 001006 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, DE. 20280 February 26, 201.8 The Honorable Eliot L. Eogel US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Engel: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. 1. have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department ot?Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, In, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482?3663. Sincerely, was.? Wilbur Ross 001007 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, DC. 20238 February 26, 2018 The Honorable John K. Delaney US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Delaney: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person? in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce: the Department of Commerce?s Office of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. in addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, in, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely. UAW if?? Wilbur Ross 001008 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington. 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Jirn Costa U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Costa: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I. conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at rnplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 001009 03,65 OF Cg i at UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF commence The Secretary of Commerce Washington 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Doris Matsui US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Matsui: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March. 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April I, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high~quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Cemmerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482?3663. Sincerely, Ule?r?w Wilbur Ross 001010 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington. DC. 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Albio Sires US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Sires: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 20-18, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government. Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your Staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3 663. Sincerely, madam. Wilbur Ross 001011 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, 20280 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Jamie Raskin US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Raskin: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well. as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns espressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 001012 Mac: ,5 3?ch a UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce 4:3 Washington [3.0 20280 2. a saQQa February 26, 2018 The Honorable Dina Titus US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Titus: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department oflustiee 5 request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the prOposed tinal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after i conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, 3n, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and lntergovemrnental Affairs, at mplatt@doo.gov or (202) 4826663. Sincerely, madam of?? Wilbur Ross 001013 a?og ?are a UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington {3 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Linda T. Sanchez US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Sanchez: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of astice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a fall, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigOrous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Office of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, am Wilbur Ross 001014 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Jerry McNeraey US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative McNemey: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Departmeat of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?oal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high?quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back. to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. in addition, 1 have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovermnental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, matter if?? Wilbur Ross 001015 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Alma S. Adams, US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Adams: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1., 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifeeycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review ofCensus programming and ?nancial. management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Badget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter ?lrther, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovemmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482?3663. Sincerely, warm KL. Wilbur Ross 001016 OF ,5 owner: STATES DEPARTMENT or commence gem . The Secretary of Commerce Washington, 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Jerrold Nadler U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Nadler: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April I, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high?qoality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place Where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 4823663. Sincerely, warm ASL Wilbur Ross 001017 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, 20280 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Bobby Rush US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20513 Dear Representative Rush: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an. orderly review of. the Department of usticeis request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 3i, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April I, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, i reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter forther, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, In, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 4826663. Sincerely, Qantas Wilbur Ross 001018 are? k?h UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - The Secretary of Commerce 6% .. .3335 Washington, 20230 4.. ?41150" February 26, 2018 The Honorable Adam B. Schiff US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Schiff: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position. on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place Where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost. estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482?3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 001019 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Lucille Roybal?Allard U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative RoybahAllard: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 3 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my" commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, In, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovemmental Affairs, at mplatt@doe.gov or (202) 482-?3663. Sincerely, madam Wilbur Ross 001020 {We UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - The Secretary of Commerce a? Washington, 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Nydia Velazquez US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Velazquez: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 201.8, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a hill, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 20.20 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482~3663. Sincere] y, Wilbur Ross 001021 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee- U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Jackson Lee: Thank you for your recent Ietter regarding the Department of Jasticeis request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make {no aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, 122, Assistant Secretary for Legisiative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mpiatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, watts. .10? Wilbur Ross 001022 OF if if 5 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, ?18. 28230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Danny Davis US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Davis: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting. an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1,2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, 1 reported back. to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inapector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and prograrnsto ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Plait, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovermnental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, (JAN .10.. Wilbur Ross 001023 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Carolyn B. Maloney US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Maloney: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department ot?Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make are aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March. 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a fall, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I. reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the lnSpector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Plait, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, UAW JON Wilbur Ross 001 024 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, 28230 February 26, 2013 The Honorabie Luis V. Gutierrez U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Gutierrez: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustiee?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high~quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecyele cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, In, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 4823663. Sincerely, (JAN Wilbur Ross 001025 OF 33?? ?Egg . UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE . . The Secretary of Commerce at} Washington, DE. 20230 03mins?? February 26, 2018 The Honorable Raul Grij alva U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Grij alva: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Departmental? nstice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit theproposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. in addition, I have. put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doe.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Quasi?? Wilbur Ross 001026 OF 33?? UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE .. The Secretary of Commerce 51% 37 Washington, 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Betty McCollum US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative McCollum: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A highwquality? 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, 1 reported back to Congress last October after i conducted a rigorous deep dive to prodace a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to'address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, L) gusts ail, Wilbur Ross 001027 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, E16. February 26, 2013 The Honorable Frank Pallone, Jr. US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Pallone: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020, Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I. have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, 3L, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Odessa Wilbur Ross 001028 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce at: Washington, DC. 20230 8731315 s? February 26, 2018 The Honorable Judy Chu US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Chu: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ostice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April I, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high~quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place Where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Office of the InSpeetor General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, UAW KL Wilbur Ross 001029 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMEHCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington. no. reason February 26, 2018 The Honorable Pramila ayapal US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20315 Dear Representative ayapal: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department'is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a fall, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after i conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I. have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, 1 have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. if you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Madras Wilbur Ross 001030 STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington. 20280 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Donald S. Beyer, Jr. US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Beyer: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let rue underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, 1 reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Office of. the InSpeetor General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482?3663. Sincerely, Qatar Wilbur Ross 001031 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington. 13.8. 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Suzanne Bonamici US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Bonamici: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to condoct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high.~quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, (J?w Wilbur Ross 001032 . The Secretary of Commerce a Washington. on. aoaso Q: egg umrso STATES DEPARTMENT OF commence February 26, 2018 The Honorable Eleanor Holmes Norton US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Norton: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high?quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after {conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 001033 0F g? as ?is, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT or: commence . . The Secretary of Commerce 3.59 Washington, 20280 ?snm or February 26, 2018 The Honorable Thomas R. Suozzi US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Suozzi: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high~quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, 1 have put into place the people, processes, and. programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Jim Wilbur Ross 001 034 . The Secretary of Commerce - Washington, DC 202363 3741150? cargo ?a 53$? UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 9: a ?b February 26, 2018 The Honorable Alcee Hastings US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Hastings: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a. new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough reViety of Census programming and ?nancial management. have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the InSpector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. in addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482?3663. Sincerely, ik.) Lni?ier?Midata?? Wilbur Ross 001035 OFC as UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT as commence I The Secretary of Commerce Washington, 20238 or out ?has February 26, 2018 The Honorable ulia Brownley US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Brownley: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovermnental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Gabi/?Mr KL. Wilbur Ross 001036 STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Brad Sherman US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Sherman: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place ?where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecyele cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Conunerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doe.gov or (202) 482?3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross I 001037 a We; STATES DEPARTMENT or: commence The Secretary of Commerce Washington {10.202130 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Janice D. Schakowsky US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Schakowsky: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware let your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31., 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April I, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I. conducted a rigorons deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We Will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Uglii?wcla Wilbur Ross 001038 STATES DEPARTMENT OF The Secretary of Commerce Washington, DC, 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Andre Carson US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Carson: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I. have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mp1att@doc.gov or (202) 482?3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 001039 era? as sigma UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF commence The Secretary of Commerce . 2 as Washington?c. stares If February 26, 2018 The Honorable Mike Quigley US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Quigley: Thank. you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April I, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high~quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter ?lrther, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, whim Wilbur Ross 001040 Wei-?Wee, rise a umreo STATES DEPARTMENT or: commence The Secretary of Commerce Washington Cl C. 20230 6b ?In, 33517125 c? '9 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Debbie Schultz U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Wasserman Schultz: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, whibh is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after] conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Govenunent Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additioaal questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482?3663. Sincerely, UMJQ Wilbur Ross 001041 UNITED sures DEPARTMENT OF commence The Secretary of Commerce Washington, DC. 28230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Earl Blumenauer US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Blumenauer: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a "full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A highequality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, 1 reported back to Congress last October after I. conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Office of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, 11:, Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental A?airs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482~3663. Sincerely, UAW Wilbur Ross 001042 0F i? ask UNITED sm?res napanrmem or commence The Secretary of Commerce Washington, 20230 February 26, 2018 The Honorable Val Demings US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Demings: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department ofCornmerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31., 2018, which-is two years prior to Census Day, April I, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 202.0 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and ?nancial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the Inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Flatt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3 663. Sincerely, warm Wilbur Ross 001043 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE . The Secretary of Commerce 37 Washington, DC. 20230 February 26, 2018 I The Honorable Louise M. Slaughter US. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Slaughter: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of ustice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 202.0. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high~qaality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review ochnsus programming and ?nancial management. 1 have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Of?ce, the Department of Commerce?s Of?ce of the inspector General, the Of?ce of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. if you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Plait, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, 4) Jam. Wilbur Ross 001 044 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 165 of 440 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS KEI\:t..'ETH HAH:\' HALL OF ADM1]\'ISTRAT10S' 500 WEST TEMPLE STREET LOS . Supervisor, First District ~~-~ MARK RIDLEY-T MAS Supervisor, Second District ~ JANICE HAHN Supervisor, Fourth District CEO LEGISLATNE AFFAIRS_011918 001046 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 167 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington. D.G. 20230 February 22,2018 Ms. Sheila Kuehl Chair.ofthe Board, Supervisor, Third District County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration 500 West Temple Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 Dear Ms. Kuehl: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31,2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Letme underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, W~~ Wilbur Ross 001047 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 168 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 22,2018 Ms. Hilda L. Solis Supervisor, First District County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration 500 West Temple Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 Dear Ms. Solis: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 001048 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 169 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 22,2018 Mr. Mark Ridley-Thomas Supervisor, Second District County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration 500 West Temple Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 Dear Mr. Ridley-Thomas: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 001049 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 170 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 22, 2018 Ms. Janice Hahn Supervisor, Fourth District County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration 500 West Temple Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 Dear Ms. Hahn: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31,2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 001050 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 171 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 22,2018 Ms. Kathryn Barger Supervisor, Fifth District County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration 500 West Temple Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 Dear Ms. Barger: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31,2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 001051 Mail - boc.correspondence.quality.assurance@census.gov Page 2 of 2 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 172 of 440 , "Potok, Nancy A. EOP/OMB" "Alan Lang (CENSUS/OCIA FED)" "Mason, Jacque (Federal)" Subject: Letter re. DoJ citizenship question from Population Association of America and Association of Population Centers Dear Secretary Ross, On behalf of the presidents of the Population Association of America and Association of Population Centers, Dr. Wendy Manning and Dr. Steve Ruggles, I am pleased to provide you with the attached letter expressing our concerns regarding a recent request that the Department of Commerce received to add a citizenship question on the 2020 Census. We appreciate you taking our organizations' views into consideration during the ongoing deliberations. Sincerely Mary Jo Hoeksema Director, Government Affairs Population Association of America/ Association of Population Centers Deputy Director, The Census Project 001052 https://outlook.office365.com/owa/boc.correspondence.quality.assurance@census.gov/?off... 1/24/2018 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 173 of 440 January 23, 2018 The Honorable Wilbur Ross Secretary Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20230 Dear Secretary Ross, On behalf of the over 3,000 scientists who are members of the Population Association of America (PAA) (www.populationassociation.org) and the over 40 federally supported population research centers at U.S. based research institutions comprising the Association of Population Centers (APC), we are writing to express our concerns regarding a request you recently received from the Department of Justice (DoJ) to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census. Population scientists include demographers, economists, and sociologists who conduct research on population trends and the individual, societal, and environmental implications of population change. They rely on the accurate and timely data from the federal statistical agencies to produce research findings and conduct research training activities. Decennial census data are the primary source of information population scientists rely on to monitor and analyze changes in the U.S. population. As a result, we share a profound commitment with other census stakeholders to ensuring full public participation in the decennial census. Our organizations recognize that based on your public comments, you are also committed to spearheading a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. On January 10, you received a letter signed by almost 200 organizations, including ours, urging the Department of Commerce to reject a recent request from the Department of Justice for a new citizenship question on the 2020 Census. The letter outlined numerous adverse fiscal, operational, and legal consequences of adding such a question. As scientists, we are especially concerned about the negative effect an untested citizenship question would have on response rates and the validity of the decennial data. Based on the experience of other surveys, population scientists have observed that responses to citizenship questions tend to be of low quality. Further, we have seen firsthand how adding questions to any survey inherently increases costs as well. As you know, and as noted in the January 10 letter, questionnaire design and testing began nearly eight years ago. With less than two years before Census 2020, there is simply not enough time to responsibly craft and 001053 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 174 of 440 evaluate how a citizenship question would affect census participation. Further, we are concerned that adding a question, particularly one that could influence enhanced nonresponse follow up activity, will significantly increase the costs of the 2020 Census at a time when Congress is already considering a request from the Administration to spend an estimated additional $3 billion on the 2020 Census. We trust the Administration is weighing the harmful effects, including increased costs, suppressed response rates, and unreliable data, that the citizenship question could have this late in the decennial planning process—a process that is already facing tremendous challenges in its ramp up to Census 2020. Our organizations urge you to reject this request from the Department of Justice, and we thank you for considering our views. Sincerely, Wendy Manning, Ph.D., President Population Association of America cc: Steve Ruggles, Ph.D., President Association of Population Centers Ron Jarmin, Acting Director, U.S. Census Bureau Nancy Potok, Chief Statistician of the United States 001054 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 175 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 23, 2018 Ms. Wendy Manning, Ph.D. President Population Association of America 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 722 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Dear Dr. Manning: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. I Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this ma;tter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary (or Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Thank you again for your letter. We appreciate your thoughtful input. . Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 001055 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 176 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 23,2018 Mr. Steve Ruggles, Ph.D. President Association of Population Centers 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 722 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Dear Dr. Ruggles: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of, Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Thank you again for your letter. We appreciate your thoughtful input. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 001056 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 177 of 440 January 26, 2018 The Honorable Wilbur L. Ross n ~ ~vr:C!lrl' Secretary of Commerce V •• 1.,",,_ co . '>'1". S~~CHE fARJl\T U.S. Department of Commerce 14th St. and Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20230 if'""..- ." Dear Secretary Ross: As former directors ofthe U.S. Census Bureau, serving under both Republican and Democratic administrations, we want to thank you for the care for the future of the Census Bureau you have displayed. We were, however, troubled to learn that the Department of Justice has recently asked the Bureau to add a new question on citizenship to the 2020 census. We are deeply concerned about the consequences of this possible action and hope that our objective observations provide a useful perspective before a final decision is made on this issue. We were encouraged by your testimony before the Census Bureau's House and Senate authorizing committees last October. Your frank assessment of the status of 2020 Census preparations and your acknowledgment that the Bureau will need more resources to conduct an acceptably accurate enumeration were correct. Undoubtedly, your substantial private sector experience has informed your approach to the Bureau's mission. Similarly, your experience as a census enumerator many years ago may have helped to shape your appreciation for the importance of the fair and accurate census our Constitution envisions, free 1 from partisan influence and guided by sound, well documented, scientifically driven decisions. There is a well-proven multi-year process to suggest and test new questions. We strongly believe that adding an untested question on citizenship status at this late point in the decennial planning process would put the accuracy of the enumeration and success of the census in all communities at grave risk. Your observation at the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on October 12,2017 - that adding untested questions could reduce response rates - suggests that you have carefully considered respondent burden and other factors that contribute to public acceptance of censuses and surveys, as the window of opportunity to lock down census methods, operations, content, and infrastructure closes quickly. As you fully appreciate, planning a decennial census is an enormous challenge. Preparations for a census are complex, with each component related to and built upon previous research and tests. The critical 1 We think you will enjoy recallingthat KennethPrewitt, a signerof this letter, was your crew leader in 1960.Youwere in the HarvardBusinessSchool,and he in the HarvardDivinity School;like you, he wanted to make some extra moneyover spring break. Kenwas appointed a crew leader and recruited enumerators only from the HBS,knowing that they would carry out their duties efficiently. Indeed,they (you) did - your crew finished first in Boston,with the highestaccuracy scorein the city. 1 001057 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 178 of 440 'dress rehearsal' for the 2020 Census (the 2018 End-to-End CensusTest) is starting in Providence County, RI. Adding a citizenship question without a testing opportunity in a contemporary, census-like environment will invalidate the results and lessons learned from the End-to-End test. Key assumptions underlying estimates of self-response, staffing needs, local office sites, and communication strategies will no longer be sound, calling into question cost projections that we know you have worked hard to validate and update. In addition, the Census Bureau would need to modify data capture and processing systems, language assistance and enumerator training materials, and web-based instructions for completing the census in the time remaining before the 2020 Census starts - all without the benefit of field testing. There are sound reasons that the Census Act requires the Bureau to submit to Congress the topics and actual questions it will include, three and two years, respectively, before Census Day. It is highly risky to ask untested questions in the context ofthe complete 2020 Census design. There is a great deal of evidence that even small changes in survey question order, wording, and instructions can have significant, and often unexpected, consequences for the rate, quality, and truthfulness of response. The effect of adding a citizenship question to the 2020 Census on data quality and census accuracy, therefore, is completely unknown. Also of import, overcoming unexpected obstacles that arise as 2020 Census operations unfold would add to the cost, without assurances that such efforts would yield a more accurate outcome. In summary, we believe that adding a citizenship question to the 2020 fens us will considerably increase the risks to the 2020 enumeration. Because we share your goal of a "full, fair, and accurate census,lI as the Constitution requires, we urge you to consider a prudent course of action in response to the Justice Department's untimely and potentially disruptive request. Please let us know if we can answer any questions or be of further assistance. Sincerely, Vincent P. Barabba (1973-1976; 1979-1981) Martha Farnsworth Riche (1994-1998) Kenneth Prewitt (1998-2001) Steven H. Murdock (2008-2009) Robert M. Groves (2009-2012) John Thompson (2013-2017) 2 001058 -'. Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 179 of 440 233 South Wacker DriVe Suite 800 Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. Chicago, Il6060!=, . 312.454-0400 wwW.cmap.illinols.goy 0 January 26, 2018 U> ~ fTI 00> = X rn (") c: ....• The Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director The Office of Management and Budget 725 17'hStreet, NW Washington,D.C. 20503 ." :",c, .-:.:J I < ,., '" "'" ~ U> -0 (") ;0.: fTI ;:;! :o:e The Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary U.S. Department of Commerce 1401Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20230 E< The Hon. Dr. Ron Jarmin, Acting Director U.s. Census Bureau 4500Silver Hill Road Washingtort,D.C.20233 . ,: Dear:Director Mulvaney; Secretary Ros~, Jarmin: . Acting Director . . . ' On behalf of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) and its. Board, I am writing to express support for initiatives that ensure the U.S. Census Bureau can complete ~ roll and ~.cf~f~te.~olliitin the 2020Census. As the.metropolitan planning org~nization'for the Chicago region, census data' are invaluable to cOl1)pletirigour .:nis~ionoftomprehenslve plartrtiitg in support of transportation, land use, economicdevel6pnient, and .' environmental protection in n~rtheastern nllnois, which is home io over 8.5 million people and 4.4 million jobs. Funding levels proposed for Fiscal Year (FY)2018 for the 2020 Census are inadequate, including those that have been part of continuing resolutions. To date, the Census Bureau has been unable to complete numerous preliminary activities that would bolster the integrity of the Census. We commend efforts to.modernize the Census because they could yield:benefits suCh as cost reduction and .improved data quality. However,.,uriderfundirig thus far has diminished the Bureau's abilit): to sufficiently pilot the questionnaire, safegu~rd daia infrastructure, and 'condhctrigoroustesting of elemeritssuch .as:new and modified information technology syste~,s. . VI N Board Members Gerald Bennett, Chair Rita Athas Frank Beal Matthew Brolley Franco C~ladipietro . Janel Forde AI Larson Andrew Madigan , John Noak Martin oberman Rick Reinboid Carolyn Schofield Petei' Silvestri Matthew Walsh TerryWeppler . Noh-voting Members . Sean McCarthy Leanne Redden Justine Sydello Executive Director : Joseph C. Szabo ,. According to the U.S. Government Accountability office, the return of census questionnaires by mail has declined substantially from 78 percent in 1970,to 63 percent in 2010. Insufficient investment in marketing and community partnerships to inform the public about the upcoming .. '~{ .' ' ... 001059 r_- Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 180 of 440 January 26,2018 Page 2 census could result in increased costs and the potential underrepresentation households. of non-responding Since its inception, CMAP has worked to ensure prudent and data-driven decision-making, particularly concerning the investment of public resources. An inadequate 2020 Census would impair the ability of state and local governments in northeastern Illinois to meet their responsibilities per federal law. For example, CMAP's federally required transportation plan uses census data on employment, housing, demographics to inform selection of the region's future large-scale roadway and transit projects. Unreliable census data would undermine countless public decision-making processes in transportation, education, and development. Not only would CMAP's long-range planning be affected, it would also compromise public and private entities' ability to provide a variety of critical services for residents and businesses and could therefore have lasting, detrimental effects on our economy. I urge you to advocate for sufficient funding in FY 2018 and to include sufficient funding in the President's budget for FY 2019 to support an accurate and full count in the 2020 Census. On behalf of the CMAP Board, I appreciate your consideration: / Gerald R. Bennett, Chair-Chicago Mayor-City of Palos Hills Metropolitan Agency for Planning MP/GRB:stk cc: Northeastern lllinois Congressional Delegation 001060 Case 3 18 cv 01865 RS Document 23 5 Filed 06/08/18 4 Y9 January 29, 2018 THE HONORABLE WILBUR L. ROSS, SECRETARY UNTI ED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 1401 CONSTITUTIONAL AVE. NW WASHINGTON DC. 20230 RE: Us. CITIZEN CENSUS COUNTS ANCHOR BIRTHS Dear Mr. Secretary: 1 have enclosed for your information a copy of a letter I have sent PreSIdent Trump today regarding the above matters. Very truly yoursJVIHVZ ZS :2 001061 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 182 of 440 9- January 29, 2018 Honorable Donald J. Trump, President United States of America The White House Washington 6 RE: U.S. CITIZENS CENSUS COUNTS ANCHOR BIRTHS Dear Mr. President: Immigration law was a signi?cant area of my 50 year legal practice and I support your efforts to take control of our borders. i also value my good fortune to have obtained my US citizenship by birth and oppose the efforts of those of our citizens who would, for political reasons, extend that status to anyone who, with the capacity of criminal intent, violates our laws of entry or by act or omission intends to avoid or Weaken our ability to apply those laws in the conduct of our internal affairs. A prime example of the latter aspect is that prior censuses have not given the highlighted provision of Section 2 of the 14lh Amendment to the US. Constitution below the attention it deserves: Representatives shall be apportioned among the several states according to their respective numbers, counting the whole number of persons in each state, excluding Indians not taxed. But when the right to vote at any election for the choice of electors for President and Vice President of the United States, Representatives in Congress, the executive and judicial of?cers of a state, or the members of the legislature thereof, is denied to any of the male inhabitants of such state, being twenty-one years of age, and citizens of the United States, or in any way abridged, except for participation in rebellion, or other crime, the basis of representation therein shall be reduced in the proportion which the number of such male citizens shall bear to the whole number of male citizens twenty-one years of age in such state. (Emphasis supplied) The Amendment, rati?ed in 1868, was necessary to negate the Supreme Court?s 1859 infamous Dred Scott decision that held slaves were not citizens. In so doing it both af?rmed each State?s total population as the basis of apportionment of representatives among the states and separately established their respective citizen populations as the basis to assure their right to elect those representatives. Obviously, those voting rights cannot be enforced unless there is reliable data establishing the numbers of each state?s citizen population. In 2010 the basic 10 question census form mailed to, or left for completion at, approximately 130,000,000 housing units did not ask any question re citizenship. The source of that data was provided by approximately 250,000 separate surveys conducted by the ?American Community Survey? division of the Department of Commerce?s Census Bureau. Some prior censuses did obtain that citizenship data by mailing a separate ?Long?, instead of the basic ?Short?, census form, to a portion of the total population. 001062 Ca?e 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 183 of 440 The process utilized to arrive at the respective total citizen populations is referred to as ?statistical sampling? (?imputation?) as opposed to an actual numerical count, (?enumeration?). Use of this sampling - imputation procedure for apportionment purposes is speci?cally prohibited by Section 195 of Title 13, of the Code In Department of Commerce v. United States House of Representatives, 525 US. 316 (1999) the Court held that utilizing small statistical samples to impute total U.S. population was prohibited by the statute. In the subsequent case Utah Evans, 536 U.S. 452 (2002) the Court held that the status of occupied properties within an individual census tract could be used to impute the occupied status of similar vacant nearby properties within the same census tract. The national return rate of the 2010 - ten question census forms was approximately 108,879,000. Considering that none these forms asked any question about citizenship it is certainly questionable whether reliance upon the American Community Survey?s separate imputation method to determine the number of our citizens satis?es the Constitutional requirement. This issue can be put to rest by simply requiring every census form to ask every occupant of a housing unit on the Census?s Master Address Mailing List two simple questions: 1) Was a designated occupant born in the And, 2) if the answer is ?No? is the occupant a naturalized U.S. Citizen? ANCHOR BIRTHS Another signi?cant immigration issue I believe needs to be addressed is the contention that any child born in the U.S. automatically becomes. a U.S. Citizen. The foundation for this result is the first sentence of Section (1) of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that provides: ?All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the State wherein they reside.? The signi?cance of the word ?reside? in this provision was recognized in the bell weather case United States vs Wong Kim Ark, 169 U.S. 649 (1898), in which it was stipulated by both parties that before and following the birth of the child involved his parents were domiciled in San Francisco. In holding that the child was a U.S. citizen by birth the Supreme Court relied upon the stipulated fact of his U.S. domicile. While the case is often cited as the authority for the claim that any child born in the US, automatically becomes a U.S. citizen the fact that the child was domiciled in the U.S. at the time of his birth is typically omitted. Of note for entry in the realm of inconsistency is that a child of a U.S. citizen born outside of the U.S. does not automatically become a U.S. citizen unless he or she is under the age of 18, has been admitted to the U.S. pursuant to a request for permanent residence, and is in the legal and physical custody of a citizen parent. - It is respectfully submitted that in resolving the DACA issues inclusion of a statutory provision af?rming both domicile and birth as conditions of birth citizenship would be appropriate. Sincerely, WW cc: Hondrable Wilbur L. Ross, Secretary United States Department of Commerce 001 063 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 184 IS"-D of 440 S'I''iICf THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS 0 (," 1 ;< P1 n c.-:: :-..::! 1'...ulod Vi"" Pr<>;don" BRYAN K.IlARN£TI M2p:J,,,fR<>d,,,,u, January 29, 2018 <: i"'1': ~ = -= ,- ::1: ',,j ':J ' MICK CORNE"lT .\'\.oro, "fOkl.ho"", O'r ELIZABETH B. KAUTZ M"}"r of B,"n, ••i1k T",."""" STEVEAOLER M.,""of •.••. ""io ;,1 c"' ;..". ~ :,.:--l :q :::3 -I:: S~IANF.T.BEMIS M:t}"',,,fGreoh'm J. CfIRlgnAN !lOLLWAGE M.,,,,,,fFli •.•b,luvino MIKE RAWLINGS .\f•••••. "ofDoll.s JAMES). SCHMn-r ofG=n Boy M.l'''' NANWHAlEf Dear Secretary Ross, It is hard to exaggerate the importance of a successful decennial census for municipalities across our nation, Census results determine the number of seats each state has in the House of Representatives, are used to draw political districts at federal, state and local levels, and affect the distribution of billions of dollars of federal funding annually to local communities for infrastructure and vital services like hospitals and schools, An inaccurate census leads to underrepresentation and fewer dollars for many of our most vulnerable communities, M.,..."ufD.Y'''o A,jviso'yBo.td: JUA~ CARIDS BERMUDEZ Mayor of 00"; MURIEL BOWSER ARDMJL;"o~itE3~"icr"f ('.;' Mo)'", of Roch",,~,. MN ROYIlUOI. M.yo, ofl )"buq~ PETE BUfTIGIEG M.)"', of S<.~,m.!l.ro". MARK SH)[)Ot .••• WI M:l)"lr of Littl< Rode SYLVESTER TURNER M"yo' "fHo"""" BRIAN C. WAHL£R M.y'" ofPi"'ltawo.y We share the goal you have set for a full, fair and accurate 2020 Census, As such, we want to raise three areas of concern with you: adequate funding; qualified Census Bureau leadership; and rejecting untested questions that threaten to undermine census preparati ons and accuracy, First, ensuring that the 2020 Census has the necessary resources to meet the challenges of enumerating a geographically, economically, culturally, and linguistically diverse population is foundational to its success, The Census Bureau must be able to implement effectively the range of data collection methods the 2020 Census will include, including new Internet and telephone response options and a traditional paper questionnaire. We were pleased that you requested an additional $187 million for the Census Bureau in Fiscal Year (FY) 20I8,for a total of $1.684 billion, in order to fund IT systems development (e.g. scalability; cyber-security systems) and system integration and readiness for the 2018 End-to-End Census Test. However, this proposed increase does not include any additional funding for the Integrated Partnership and Communications program, which is essential to keeping long term census costs in check, given the growing barriers to a successful census. We are facing unprecedented challenges to a fair, accurate, and cost-effective census. Factors that could depress self-response rates considerably include the perception of cyber-security risks; real cyber-security threats; the digital divide affecting rural, low income, minority, and older households; a growing climate of fear among immigrants, regardless of their legal status; and growing anti- government sentiment in some communities. MARTIN J. WAL<;Jl M"l"'"ufB""nn ACQUANIITTA WARREN Moyor of Fo'''"" ao ••• d &.""ivo Dir«10r TO!.i COCHRAN 001064 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 185 of 440 To address these challenges, we urge additional resources to increase the number of Partnership Specialists in FY 2018 from the current 43 to 200, to help educate and guide state and local governments and vital "trusted voices" at the local level as they prepare to support the work of the Census Bureau during final preparations and early promotion in 2019 and execution of the count in 2020. Given the lower projected self-response rate embodied in your revised lifecycle cost estimate, we also urge a concurrent increase in the number of Area Census Offices, from the planned 248 to 300, to open in FY 2019. Finally, we believe new Census Bureau research documenting the growing reluctance of immigrants to participate (fully, if at all) in surveys and census tests will require expanded research and testing of effective messages and communications avenues to overcome this significant barrier to an inclusive enumeration. We urge to you to work closely with Congress in the coming weeks to ensure that the final FY 2018 omnibus appropriations bill includes not only the additional $1.684 billion adjusted allocation the administration requested for the Census Bureau, but additional funds to expand the number of Partnership Specialists in 2018, expand messaging research and testing before the early communications campaign begins at the start of 2019, and a larger field footprint to enhance a projected higher number of households that require personal visits in the Nonresponse Follow-up operation. Secondly, the Census Bureau has long benefited from exceptional leadership, helping the agency carry out its mission of serving as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy. The American people must have confidence that the Bureau's leaders will uphold its core principles of protecting confidentiality, sharing expertise, and conducting its work openly and fairly, without regard to partisan interests, and be guided by a commitment to scientific objectivity and excellence and researchbased innovation. Now, more than ever, the Census Bureau needs strong, permanent leadership to steer the agency through crucial preparations and implementation of the 2020 decennial count. To that end, we urge the president to nominate ahighly qualified, nonpartisan candidate who is respected on both sides of the political aisle to be Census Director. At the same time, we are troubled by the administration's reported intent to appoint a candidate for Census Bureau deputy director whose body of professional work largely centers around achieving partisan advantage in the use of census data, and who lacks the traditional and requisite experience in managing a large organization like the Census Bureau and the complex operations of the decennial census. We urge the administration to put forward candidates for Census Director and Census Bureau Deputy Director who will continue the tradition of strong, nonpartisan, experienced, and strong leadership. Any nomination or appointment that wonld undermine the credibility of the Bureau's role as a fundamentally nonpartisan statistical agency will further erode already fragile public trust and confidence in the integrity of the 2020 Censns and, indeed, the objectivity of all Census Bureau statistics. Thirdly, the recent U.S. Department of Justice request to add a question about citizenship to the 2020 Census threatens the Census Bureau's ability to conduct an inclusive enumeration that accurately reflects the diverse fabric of America. The Constitution requires a count of all persons living in the United States on Census Day, regardless of citizenship or legal status. Since 1790, the decennial census has been the vehicle for this count and, to this day, Congress has rejected efforts to change the interpretation of this important tenet of the Constitution by basing apportionment on a subset of the population. The Census Bureau spends years testing alternative questionnaire formats and designs. Changes to the census form at this late stage of 2020 Census planning jeopardize the validity of the operational tests that already have been conducted, put into question the outreach and partnership strategies that have been 001065 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 186 of 440 designed around different content, and would require changes in training and execution of operations. Robust, iterative testing of census methods and content is crucial to an accurate enumeration, with even the smallest changes to question order and wording potentially having adverse and unintended consequences for the success of operations and the accuracy of the data. There are logistical and cost implications associated with adding a new question at this late point in the 2020 Census cycle. For example, the 2020 Census Operational Plan bases staffing levels on projected self-response rates that, in tum, the Bureau derived after carefully designed, iterative tests that did not include a question on citizenship. Adding a new question will nullify those prior projections and assumptions. Moreover, experts, elected officials, and community leaders all agree that adding a question on citizenship in particular wiil lower initial response, leading to an expanded Nonresponse Follow-up operation and increases in the field staff required to conduct door-to- --1 OPPOSE- DOJ Request to Add a Question on Citizenship to the 2020 Census Dear Secretary Ross: On behalf of the Monterey County Board of Supervisors, I write to express our opposition to the Department of Justice's (DOJ) request to add a question on citizenship to the 2020 Census. DOJ's stated rationale for its request - that it needs better citizenship data to better enforce the Voting Rights Act (VRA) "and its important protections against racial discrimination in voting" - belies the Department's hostile policies toward immigrants and will likely depress responses in immigrant communities. DOJ's claims that the citizenship question is needed to enforce Section 2 of the VRA and to prevent racial discrimination in voting are unfounded. The Census Bureau already collects information on citizenship through the American Community Survey (ACS). This ongoing yearly survey provides more detailed information than the decennial Census,which enables the Censusto focus more on population counts. The ACS' reliable citizenship data was used in 2010 by both DOJand civil rights groups to monitor compliance with the VRA and will once again be utilized for the same purpose in 2020. The Trump administration's aggressive immigration policies have already instilled fear among immigrant communities. Immigrant communities are less likely to report crimes, or even enroll their eligible U.S. citizen children in government health and nutrition programs. Early surveys have documented that some immigrants are afraid to provide information, or have given false information, to Censusemployees because they are fearful of how the information may be used. This is a concerning trend and would no doubt be worsened if a citizenship question was included in the 2020 Census. Clerk 01the Board, 168 W. Alisal 81., Salinas, California 93901 . (831) 755.5066 • cob@co.monterey.ca.us 001067 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 188 of 440 Given the critical importance of the decennial census to distributing the number of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and drawing congressional and state legislative district lines, as well as allocating billions of dollars in federal funding to states and local governments, we urge you to oppose the DOl's request for a citizenship question in the 2020 Census. As you work to ensure a fair and accurate census that encourages full participation, we believe that including a citizenship question would only serve to suppress participation and result in inaccurate data that does not truly reflect the makeup of our nation. , 'Cc: The Honorable Dianne Feinstein The Honorable Kamala Harris The Honorable Jimmy Panetta 001068 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 189 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 1,2018 Mr. Luis Alejo Chair, Board of Supervisors Monterey County 168 West Alisal Street Salinas, CA 93901 Dear Mr. Alejo: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of yoUr position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census life cycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census Bureau programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office ofInspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, wL~ Wilbur Ross 001069 w: ongr??aiS??i?r?pQYyIOl865B-BS 0f 44page 4 of 5 From: Bailey, Amanda Gray Sent: Tuesday, Februa 06, 2018 5:38 PM To: Subject: Congressional Inquiry Climino-Johnso - Good afternoon Mr. Edwards, Could you please review the attached correspondence on behalf of Mr. Climino?Johnson? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Amanda Gray Amanda Gray Bailey Congresswoman Barbara Comstock (VA-10th) 001070 2x?12/20i 8 Fw= of 449age 5 OH 21430 Cedar Drive, Suite 218 Sterling, VA 20164 001071 2/12/2018 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 192 of 440 Dear Representative Comstock, i write today to express deep concern about a request the Department of Commerce recently received from the Department ofJustice to include a citizenship question on the 2020 Census. I have written to Secretary Ross to express my strong hope that he will reject this proposal. lam writing to you as well to request that you do everything in your power to ensure that a citizenship question is not added to the census. Should such a proposal be favorably received, the integrity of the 2020 Census data will be fundamentally compromised. Including a citizenship question is likely to keep some people from responding to the questionnaire and others from responding truthfully, thereby undermining the accuracy of the data. The import of an accurate census cannot be understated. An accurate census allows policy-makers in public, private, and non-profit sectors to make evidence- based decisions. The Census Bureau is required to submit the questions for the 2020 Census to Congress by April 1, 2018. Please urge Commerce Secretary Ross to exclude a citizenship question. If the Census Bureau submits a citizenship question to Congress, I urge you to support legislation that would strike it from the final questionnaire. Please ensure that the 2020 Census is undertaken with integrity. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of this matter. Regards, Todd Cimino-Johnso 001072 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 193 0 of 440 'f(;~Cf S''3 S THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS 1620 EYE STREET NORTHWEST WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 TELEPHONE (202) 293-7330 FAX (202) 293-2352 URI.: www.usrnayots.org !'mid.,,,, MITCHELL]_ LAII:DRIEU M.y<>' "fNew Orlwu Vie< I'resid""" ~HEN February 6, 2018 K.BENJAMIN sc MoY'" "rc:alumbi., The Honorable Wilbur Ross Secretary of Commerce U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20230 &.:und Vie< Prc, N Dear Secretary Ross, 80LLWAGE •••brth JAMES BRAINARD M"l"',,,fCannd, IN jOYCOOI'ER Mal'<" nfH.n.,KW" Be.d. Blll.":'B'Lalo .c: lA M>yo' ofN ••••York GREG FISCHER M>yor ofLoui..-illo: }OHNGU.FS M:l)'O'ofM"", KJMMcMIUAN ~"{),,,fCla.rluvill,, MIKE RAWliNGS M")",ofD.Jw JAMr~~J SCHMrrr Mayn, of Groe" &, NAN WHALEY M"l"',ofD.Y''''' AdruoryIbnl: JUAN CARLOS BERMUDEZ Mayor of Do,.l MURIEL BOWSER M"l"" of ,he DinJia of Colomb ARDELL F. BREDE MoY'" ufRod,,:,,«, MN ROYBUOL May.lr ofD"buqll< PETE BlJIT1GlEG •\1ayo, ofS<>u,h lknd CHRISTOPHER!.. CABAWON •• We share the goal you have set for a full, fair and accurate 2020 Census. As such, we want to raise three areas of concern with you: adequate funding; qualified Census Bureau leadership; and rejecting untested questions that threaten to undermine census preparations and accuracy . M>yot ofW •• , Socnmen", BUDDY DYER Moyor of Orlando JORGEO_ EWRZA ofl',ovidcn" KAREN FREE..\iAN_WlL'iON M")"'ofGat] M.,"O, jOSEl'H I~ G.",,'IIM Mayo' of llridgopun OUVERG. GILBERT,Ill M'Y'""fMi-'mi G>rrJ",,-, CAROLYN G. GOODMAN M.oY'" of I.•• vq;., SYLVESTER 'SlY" JAMES,JR. M"!,,1r ofKo" ••• Chy, MO HARRY L..ROSIUERE M>yo,ofP1lUo JOSEPHT. M,cfS.u=A MAD£LlNE ••. ROGERO MaVtl,ofKnm.vilk MULSOGIJN Ma)"', ofM>di>on, WI MARK STODOLA M.yo, of Li,,1t: Ro.:k SYlYFsrER TURNER M"l"',ofH<>wton BR1A.N C WAHLJ:R M.yer ofPi""lc.lwoy M"'R"flN J. WALSH M..."ofll.-.m>l\ ACQuA~E1TA W.••RREN .\1.oY",afFa",,,,,, First, ensuring that the 2020 Census has the necessary resources to meet the challenges of enumerating a geographically, economically, culturally, and linguistically diverse population is foundational to its success. The Census Bureau must be able to implement effectively the range of data collection methods the 2020 Census will include, including new Internet and telephone response options and a traditional paper questionnaire. We were pleased that you requested an additional $187 million for the Census Bureau in Fiscal Year (FY) 2018, for a total of $1.684 billion, in order to fund IT systems development (e.g. scalability; cyber-security systems) and system integration and readiness for the 2018 End-toEnd Census Test. However, this proposed increase does not include any additional funding for the Integrated Partnership and Communications program, which is essential to keeping long term census costs in check, given the growing barriers to a successful census. We are facing unprecedented challenges to a fair, accurate, and cost-effective census. Factors that could depress self-response rates considerably include the perception of cyber-security risks; real cyber-security threats; the ."d lh=.uiv. Oi"",o, mMCOCHRAN CEO 001073 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 194 of 440 February 6, 2018 page 2 digital divide affecting rural, low income, minority, and older households; growing climate of fear among immigrants, regardless of their legal status; and growing anti- govermnent sentiment in some communities. To address these challenges, we urge additional resources to increase the number of Partnership Specialists in FY 2018 from the current 43 to 200, to help educate and guide state and local governments and vital "trusted voices" at the local level as they prepare to support the work of the Census Bureau during final preparations and early promotion in 2019 and execution of the count in 2020. Given the lower projected self-response rate embodied in your revised lifecycle cost estimate, we also urge a concurrent increase in the number of Area Census Offices, from the planned 248 to 300, to open in FY 2019. Finally, we believe new Census Bureau research documenting the growing reluctance of immigrants to participate (fully, if at all) in surveys and census tests will require expanded research and testing of effective messages and communications avenues to overcome this significant barrier to an inclusive enumeration. We urge to you to work closely with Congress in the coming weeks to ensure that the final FY 2018 omnibus appropriations bill includes not only the additional $1.684 billion adjusted allocation the administration requested for the Census Bureau, but additional funds to expand the number of Partnership Specialists in 2018, expand messaging research and testing before the early communications campaign begins at the start of 2019, and a larger field footprint to enhance a projected higher number of households that require personal visits in the Nonresponse Follow-up operation. Secondly, the Census Bureau has long benefited from exceptional leadership, helping the agency carry out its mission of serving as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy. The American people must have confidence that the Bureau's leaders will uphold its core principles of protecting confidentiality, sharing expertise, and conducting its work openly and fairly, without regard to partisan interests, and be guided by a commitment to scientific objectivity and excellence and research-based innovation. Now, more than ever, the Census Bureau needs strong, permanent leadership to steer the agency through crucial preparations and implementation of the 2020 decennial count. To that end, we urge the president to nominate a highly qualified, nonpartisan candidate who is respected on both sides of the political aisle to be Census Director. At the same time, we are troubled by the administration's reported intent to appoint a candidate for Census Bureau deputy director whose body of professional work largely centers around achieving partisan advantage in the use of census data, and who lacks the traditional and requisite experience in managing a large organization like the Census Bureau and the complex operations of the decennial census. We urge the administration to put forward candidates for Census Director and Census Bureau Deputy Director who will continue the tradition of nonpartisan, experienced, and strong leadership. Any nomination or appointment that would undermine the credibility of the Bureau's role as a fundamentally nonpartisan statistical agency will further erode already fragile public trust and confidence in the integrity of the 2020 Census and, indeed, the objectivity of all Census Bureau statistics. 001074 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 195 of 440 February 6, 2018 page 3 Thirdly, the recent U.S. Department of Justice request to add a question about citizenship to the 2020 Census threatens the Census Bureau's ability to conduct an inclusive enumeration that accurately reflects the diverse fabric of America. The Constitution requires a count of all persons living in the United States on Census Day, regardless of citizenship or legal status. Since 1790, the decennial census has been the vehicle for this count and, to this day, Congress has rejected efforts to change the interpretation of this important tenet of the Constitution by basing apportionment ona subset of the population. The Census Bureau spends years testing alternative questionnaire formats and designs. Changes to the census form at this late stage of2020 Census planning jeopardize the validity of the operational tests that already have been conducted, put into question the outreach and partnership strategies that have been designed around different content, and would require changes in training and execution of operations. Robust, iterative testing of census methods and content is crucial to an accurate enumeration, with even the smallest changes to question order and wording potentially having adverse and unintended consequences for the success of operations and the accuracy of the data. There are logistical and cost implications associated with adding a new question at this late point in the 2020 Census cycle. For example, the 2020 Census Operational Plan bases staffing levels on projected self-response rates that, in turn, the Bureau derived after carefully designed, iterative tests that did not include a question on citizenship. Adding a new question will nullify those prior projections and assumptions. Moreover, experts, elected officials, and community leaders all agree that adding a question on citizenship in particular will lower initial response, leading to an expanded Nonresponse Follow-up openition and increases in the field staff required to conduct door-to-door visits, thereby increasing the cost of the census considerably without improving accuracy. Adding a citizenship question to the decennial census would not promote the constitutional mandate of the census, but in fact, may compromise it. Such a question would increase the burden on respondents, likely heighten privacy concerns around the census, and lower participation by immigrants who fear the government will use this information to harm them and their families. Furthermore, the Justice Department has not set forth new legal or programmatic reasons for the Census Bureau to collect this information from every household in the country since its initial cataloguing of data requirements for the census and American Community Survey prior to the Census Bureau's submission of 2020 Census and ACS topics to Congress last spring. We urge you to reject the Justice Department's request to add a citizenship question to the decennial census and to ensure that the Census Bureau can focus its time and resources on finalizing and executing the current 2020 Census plan. Thank you for your attention to our concerns. We look forward to working closely with you to ensure the fair and accurate census our communities expect and deserve. . Sincerely, 001075 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 196 of 440 February 6, 2018 page 4 New Orleans Mayor Mitchell 1. Landrieu South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin New York Mayor Bill de Blasio Rochester Mayor Lovely A. Warren Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Boulder Mayor Suzanne _'Zan' Jones Baltimore Mayor Catherine E. Pugh Newark Mayor Alan L. Nagy Mesa Mayor John Giles Corvallis Mayor BiffTraber Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan K. Barnett Culver City Mayor Jeffrey Cooper Somerset Mayor Jeffrey Z. Slavin Lansing Mayor Andy Schor Albany Mayor Kathy M. Sheehan Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan East Hartford Mayor Marcia A. Leclerc Wheat Ridge Mayor Bud Starker Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley Columbus Mayor Andrew 1. Ginther West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan Madison Mayor Paul R. Soglin Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger Santa Ana Mayor Miguel A. Pulido Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski Lincoln Mayor Chris Beutler Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney Sumter Mayor Joseph T. McElveen Jr. Duluth Mayor Emily Larson Watsonville Mayor Lowell Hurst Knoxville Mayor Madeline Anne Rogero Tempe Mayor Mark W. Mitchell Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg Augusta Mayor Hardie Davis Jr. Torrance Mayor Patrick J. Furey Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger Abington Mayor Wayne C. Luker Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings Austin Mayor Steve Adler Gary Mayor Karen M. Ffeeman- Wilson Tukwila Mayor Allan Ekberg Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock Kinston Mayor Dontario 'Don' Hardy Burnsville Mayor Elizabeth B. Kautz Lima Mayor David J. Berger Henderson Mayor Debra March Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve Weston Mayor Daniel J. Stermer Union City Mayor Carol Dutra-Vemaci Beaverton Mayor Denny Doyle Niagara Falls Mayor Paul A. Dyster Napa Mayor Jill Techel Rocklin Mayor Ken Broadway Schenectady Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Fremont Mayor Lily Mei Sunland Park Mayor Javier Perea Beverly Hills Mayor Lili Bosse Asheville Mayor Esther E. Manheimer 001076 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 197 of 440 February 6. 2018 page 5 Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown Charleston Mayor John J. Tecklenburg Central Falls Mayor James A. Diossa . Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman Chula Vista Mayor Mary Casillas Salas Muskegon Mayor Steve Gawron College Park Mayor Patrick 1. Wojahn Pittsburgh Mayor William Peduto Dolton Mayor Riley H. Rogers Piscataway Mayor Brian C. Wahler Findlay Mayor Lydia 1. Mihalik Minnetonka Mayor Brad Wiersum Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser Holyoke Mayor Alex B. Morse III Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola Jackson Mayor Pete Muldoon Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Ltimumba Esq. Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan Jamestown Mayor Samuel Teresi Kansas City Mayor Sylvester 'Sly' James Jr. Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams Las Cruces Mayor Kenneth D. Miyagishima Frankfort Mayor William May Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia Evanston Mayor Stephen H. Hagerty Medford Mayor Stephanie Muccini Burke Sheboygan Mayor Michael Vandersteen Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor New Haven Mayor Toni N. Harp Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson Elizabeth Mayor J Christian Bollwage Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka San Leandro Mayor Pauline Russo Cutter Normal Mayor Chris Koos Pullman Mayor Glenn A. Johnson .Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer Princeton Mayor Liz Lempert Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rodkin Rotering Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski Richmond Mayor Thomas K. Butt West Hollywood Mayor John Heilman Santa Clara Mayor Lisa M. Gillmor Santa Monica Mayor Ted Winterer Santa Fe Mayor Javier Gonzales Camuy Mayor Edwin Garcia Feliciano Skokie Mayor George C. Van Dusen Newport News Mayor McKinley 1. Price DDS Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone Alexandria Mayor Allison Silberberg State College Mayor Don M. Hahn Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Stockton Mayor Michael D. Tubbs Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards, Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano Cupertino Mayor Darcy Paul 001077 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 198 of 440 February 6,2018 page 6 Paterson Mayor Jane E. Williams-Warren College Station Mayor Karl Mooney Fort Wayne Mayor Thomas 'Tom' C. Henry St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria Jr. Lakewood Mayor Diane DuBois Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg Dubuque Mayor Roy D. Buol Santa Cruz Mayor David Terrazas Livermore Mayor John P. Marchand Foster City Mayor Sam Hindi Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome Stamford Mayor David Martin Brighton Mayor William W. Moehle Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart Saratoga Mayor Mary-Lynne Bemald Arvin Mayor Jose Gurrola Charlotte Mayor Vi Alexander Lyles Dillon Mayor Kevin Burns Lakewood Mayor Adam A. Paul Pleasant Ridge Mayor Kurt R Metzger Gurnee Mayor Kristina Kovarik West Wendover Mayor Daniel J Corona White Plains Mayor Thomas M. Roach Jersey City Mayor Steven M. Fulop Hamtramck Mayor Karen Majewski 001078 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 199 of 440 State of Louisiana DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF THE ATIORNEY GENERAL P.O BOX 94005 BATON ROUGE 70804-9005 Jeff Landry General Anomey 0 ." >< ••••• "' ("> February 8, 2018 The Honorable Wilbur Ross United States Department of Commerce 140I Constitution Ave NW Washington, D.C. 20233-000 I c:: -I :< •...• = ;;:; ..,., ,..., co I "' CXl C ~ "' ~ ::0 W VI ••••• ::0 ~ 0 W Re: Request to Reinstate Citizenship Question on 2020 Census Questiorihaite Dear Secretary Ross: As the Chief Legal Officer of the State of Louisiana, I write concerning a matter that is very important to the People of Louisiana. The use of the decennial Census to capture accurate data concerning citizenship, legal immigration, illegal immigration, and the distribution of the population is crucial to the functions of State government. It is also crucial in terms of insuring fair and equitable districting of the people's representatives at the State and local level. This issue touches the heart of our democracy and the constitutional rights of every Louisiana citizen. As you are aware, from 1970 to 2000, the Census Bureau included a citizenship question on the "long form" questionnaire sent to nearly one in every six households during each decennial census. After the 2000 Census, the Census Bureau ceased using the "long form" questionnaire. Instead, it replaced this form with the American Community Survey (ACS). The ACS is currently the Census Bureau's only survey that collects information regarding citizenship and estimates citizen voting-age population. The ACS is sent to far fewer people - approximately one in every thirty-eight households each year, significantly changing the statistical integrity of the data. The ACS, whil~ insufficient for a number of reasons, most importantly provides only estimates with a high margin of error. Because it is standard practice for States to apportion their legislative districts on the basis of the numbers provided by the Census Bureau's decennial census, this issue is of critical importance. See Nat'! Conf. of State Legislatures Redistricting Law 20 I0 at 11 (2009). States frequently even find themselves mired in federal litigation lasting from one Census to the next. Currently, the decennial Census counts everyone regardless of the individual's legal status and no longer provides any reliable citizenship data. Ultimately, this process dilutes the votes of all legallyeligible voters by improperly counting those ineligible to vote when determining the population for representative districts. Not only does this result in bolstering the representation of illegal immigrants and non-voting legal immigrants at the expense of the voting age citizenry, but also skews the data nationally and can result in some states losing representatives in Congress to other States. 001079 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 200 of 440 Furthermore, 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 singlemember district. See, e.g., Reyes v. City of Farmers Branch, 586 FJd 1019, 1023-24 (5th Cir. 2009); Barnell v. City of Chicago, 141 F.3d 699, 704 (7th Cir. 1998); Negron v. City of Miami Beach, 113 F.3d 1563,1567-69 (11th Cir. 1997); Romero v. Pomona. 883 F.2d 1418, 1426 (9th Cir. 1989), overruled in part on other grounds by Townsend v. Holman Consulting Corp., 914 F.2d 1136 (9th Cir. 1990). A more accurate decennial census, which should collect this data, would prevent the inevitable dilution of votes and further exposure of the states to endless litigation. The current use of ACS data puts States into a no-win situation where they cannot apportion representative districts in a manner that is consistent with the Constitution, the Voting Rights Act, or their own state redistricting laws. It is clear that the intent of Section 2's prohibition "is to facilitate participation ... in our political process" by preventin~ unlawful vote dilution on account of race. Campos v. City of Houston, 113 F.3d 544, 548 (5' Cir. 1997). 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 FJd at 704. Thus, it would be the wrong result for a legislature or a court to draw a single-mcmber 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. As these cases show, for the U.S. Department of Justice to . avert racial discrimination in voting and ensure adherence to the spiri t of Section 2, it is vital that the "long form" citizenship question in the decennial Census provide the necessary citizen voting-age population data. When the right of all citizens to cast a properly weighted vote is not protected, there is a resulting dilution of the voting power of citizens residing in districts that are home to a smaller number of nonvoting residents. Moreover, it incentivizes sanctuary cities by granting an electoral advantage at the expense of non-sanctuary cities. Voting is one of the most precious rights of citizenship. And yet, it is clear that representative districts with larger populations of illegal and non-voting legal immigrants have gained representation over those without. Accordingly, I am imploring the Census Bureau to reinstate the citizenship question in the decennial 2020 Census to assist Louisiana and all other states in making a good faith effort to equalize districts in a method that ensurcs, as far as practicable, equality in the weight of votes. 001080 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 201 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 19,2018 The Honorable Jeff Landry Attorney General of Louisiana P.O. Box 94095 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4095 Dear Mr. Attorney General: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 001081 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 202 of 440 2018 OFFICERS P1'~ldont Matk Stodola M~yor L1ttlo Rock, Arkansas Fil'it Vi(;e President Karen Frocman-Wllson Moyor GIlI)'.lndiena February 8, 2018 SOOOl'ld Vice PresIdent Joe Busc~-" " ' • Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 228 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 13, 2018 The Honorable Karl Racine Attorney General for the District of Columbia 441 4th Street, NW, Suite 11OOS Washington, DC 20001 Dear Mr. Attorney General: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31,2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secr~tary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, U~~ Wilbur Ross 001108 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 229 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 13,2018 The Honorable Russell Suzuki Acting Attorney General of the State of Hawaii 425 Queen Street Honolulu, HI 96813 Dear Mr. Attorney General: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years priorto Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, Ihave conducted a rigorous review and produced anew 2020 Census lifecyde cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight ofthe 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, W~~ Wilbur Ross 001109 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 230 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce WasHington. D.C. 20230 March 13,2018 The Honorable Lisa Attorney General of James R. Thompson 100 West Randolph Chicago, IL 60601 Madigan the State of Illinois Center Street Dear Madam Attorney General: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review ofthe Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31,2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April!, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergoverntnental Affairs, atmRlatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, W~~ Wilbur Ross 001110 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 231 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 13,2018 The Honorable Thomas Miller Attorney General of the State of Iowa HoOver State Office Building 1305 East Walnut Des Moines, IA .50319 Dear Mr. Attorney General: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecyc1e cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional. questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, U~~ Wilbur Ross 001111 '~- .. ,.' Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 232 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 13,2018 The Honorable Janet Mills Attorney General of the State of Maine State House Station 6 Augusta, ME 04333 Dear Madam Attorney General: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, U~~ Wilbur Ross 001112 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 233 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 13,2018 The Honorable Brian Frosh Attorney General of the State of Maryland 200 St. Paul Place Baltimore, MD 21202-2202 Dear Mr. Attorney General: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, U~~ Wilbur Ross 001113 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 234 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 13,2018 The Honorable Jim Hood Attorney General of the State of Mississippi Department of Justice P.O. Box 220 Jackson, MS 39205 Dear Mr. Attorney General: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, atmplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, U~~ Wilbur Ross 001114 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 235 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The .Secretary of .Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 13,2018 The Honorable Gurbir Grewal Attorney General of the State of New Jersey Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex 25 Market Street P.O. Box 080 Trenton, NJ 08625 Dear Mr. Attorney General: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a .citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31,2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, U~~ Wilbur Ross 001115 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 236 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 13,2018 The Honorable Hector Balderas Attorney General of the State of New Mexico P.O. Drawer 1508 Santa Fe, NM 87504-1508 Dear Mr. Attorney General: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31,2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to' ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, U~~ Wilbur Ross 001116 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 237 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 13, 2018 The Honorable Ellen Rosenblum Attorney General of the State of Oregon Justice Building 1162 Court Street, NE Salem, OR 97301 Dear Madam Attorney General: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, U~~ Wilbur Ross 001117 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 238 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 13,2018 The Honorable Josh Shapiro Attorney .General of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General Strawberry Square Harrisburg, PAl 7120 Dear Mr. Attorney General: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensUre strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatl@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, W~~ Wilbur Ross 001118 :, '.- Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 239 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington. D.C. 20230 March 13,2018 The Honorable Peter Kilmartin Attorney General of the State of Rhode Island 150 South Main Street Providence, RI 02903 Dear Mr. Attorney General: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, U~~ Wilbur Ross 001119 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 240 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 13,2018 The Honorable Thomas Donovan, Jr. Attorney General of the State of Vermont 109 State Street Montpelier, VT 05609 Dear Mr. Attorney General: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April I, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.govor (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, U~~ Wilbur Ross 001120 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 241 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce . Washington, D.C. 20230 March 13,2018 The Honorable Bob Ferguson Attorney General of the State of Washington 1125 Washington: Street, SE P.O. Box 40100 Olympia, WA 98504-0100 Dear Mr. Attorney General: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mp1att@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, lJ~~ Wilbur Ross 001121 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 242 of 440 Missouri Johnson, Marcellina (Federal) From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Fidel,Matt Thursday,February15, 2018 5:12 PM DOCExecSec Pesner,RabbiJonah;Weinstein, Barbara National JewishOrganizations Urge SecretaryRossto Rejectthe Department of Justice Requestto Add a CitizenshipQuestion to the 2020 Census National JewishOrganizations Urge SecretaryRossto Rejectthe Department of Justice Requestto Add a Question about Citizenshipto the 2020 CensusFINAL.docx . February 15, 2018 The Honorable Wilbur Ross Secretary of Commerce u.s. Commerce Department 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20230 Dear Secretary Ross: On behalf of the 10 undersigned Jewish organizations, we urge you to reject the Department of Justice's harmful request to add a new citizenship question to the 2020 Census. This additional question is unnecessary and would fundamentally threaten the integrity and accuracy of the decennial census, with wide-ranging implications for our nation. Ifthe Census Bureau were to grant the Department of Justice's request, it raises the likelihood of suppressing response rates from immigrant and other minority communities. From the ban on entry of immigrants from Muslim-majority countries to the termination of DACA, America's immigrant communities feel increasingly vulnerable. A new Census question about citizenship will raise fears about such information now or in the future being used against them or their loved ones. This will potentially lower Census response rates and undermine the Census's accuracy. Depressed Census participation would have far reaching consequences, as the data gathered by the Census is relied upon to allocate federal funding and determine congressional representation. If communities with large immigrant populations are undercounted by the Census, the government's ability to meet the needs of the American people through the provision of essential services and aid dollars will be thwarted. Further, the interests of immigrant communities would not be accurately represented in Congress if the congressional apportionment process is based upon flawed data, undermining our representative democracy. The Justice Department stated that the addition of the citizenship question will facilitate enforcement the Voting Rights Act. However, the federal government continues to conduct the American Community Survey to obtain estimates of the citizen population, the data from which has been deemed suitable for use in Voting Rights Act enforcement cases. Since the inception ofthe decennial Census in 1790, it has counted citizens and non-citizens alike. It has not included questions about citizenship since 1960. Moreover, all questions that are included on the Census are carefully designed and tested to ensure that the data collected is accurate. Adding 1 001122 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 243 of 440 a question to the Census at this stage of the planning process would disrupt preparation and increase costs, in addition to threatening the accuracy of the data. Throughout history, the Jewish community has valued broad participation in civic life. Even in biblical times, Jewish leaders understood the importance of a fair and accurate census. The Torah tells us that in the wilderness of Sinai, God commanded Moses to take a head count of the people (Numbers 1:2). Our modernday responsibility to support the engagement of all people in the life and well-being of our communities is no less significant. Historically, the Census has undercounted people of color and immigrants. We urge you not to compound this problem and, instead, protect the integrity of the 2020 Census by rejecting the Department of Justice's request to add a question about citizenship. If you have any questions or wish to discuss this further, please contact Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, at jpesner@rac.org or 202-387-2800. Sincerely, Anti-Defamation league Bend the Arc Jewish Action Central Conference of American Rabbis Hadassah,the Women's Zionist Organization of America, Inc. Jewish Council for Public Affairs Jewish Federations of North America Jewish Women International MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger National Council of Jewish Women Union for Reform Judaism Matt Fidel LegislativeAssistant ReligiousAction Center of Reform Judaism (202) 387-2800 I mfidel@rac.org twitter.com/TheRAC I facebook.com/TheRAC I instagram.com/theRACgram Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism 2 001123 Mail - boc.correspondence.quality.assurance@census.gov Page 3 of 3 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 244 of 440 Please share with OCIA and others as appropriate for a response. Please copy the Denver  region.  From: Philadelphia Regional Office (CENSUS/PH) Sent: Monday, February 12, 2018 5:38 PM To: PHRO Geography List; PHRO RSM List Subject: Fw: Census­ Active Military From: Henry, Jason (Tester)  Sent: Monday, February 12, 2018 5:36 PM To: Philadelphia Regional Office (CENSUS/PH) Subject: Census­ Active Military > To whom it may concern, Was hoping you could provide some background for our Staff on  the recent citizenship questions (as instructed by DOJ) on the  upcoming 2020 census.  We got word that active military is going  to be counted in the 2020 census.  Is that true?  I could not find  any reference to military in the 2020 Census Operation Plan  Exsum, other than the below excerpt from page 13: Federally Affiliated  Obtain counts by home state of U.S. military and federal civilian  Americans Count  employees stationed or deployed overseas and their dependents  Overseas  living with them.  Any background you could provide would be extremely  helpful….thank you.  V/r JC J.C. Henry Defense Legislative Fellow  U.S. Senator Jon Tester    311 Hart Senate Office Building  001124 https://outlook.office365.com/owa/boc.correspondence.quality.assurance@census.gov/?off... 2/16/2018 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 245 of 440 1200 IS" STREETNW SUITE501' WASHINGTON. DC 20036 PHONE: 202,296.o88Q • FAX. 202.296,6895 • wwwtheusconstitution.org February 15, 2018 The Honorable Secretary Wilbur Ross U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, 20230 pC Dear Secretary Ross: The Constitutionality Accountability Center is a law firm, think tank, and action center dedicated to the text, history, and values of the Constitution. We write to urge you to reject the Department of Justice's request that you add a mandatory question to the 2020 Census asking all persons to divulge their citizenship status. The Constitution requires the Census Bureau to count all persons, not merely citizens. Adding a question on citizenship--particularly at this late juncture-threatens to undermine your constitutional duty to ensure that the 2020 Census counts all of the nation's people. More than two centuries ago, our Constitution's Founders established a democracy premised on the idea that all persons-no matter where they are from---deserve equal representation. To ensure a proper count of the nation's population, the Constitution explicitly requires an "actual Enumeration" of the people.' This itse1fwas a revolutionary undertaking. "While other nations had attempted population counts, none had made the count itself an important method of maintaining democracy by mandating it through a founding document.,,2 The Constitution's Framers required a decennial Census directly in the Constitution to prevent partisan manipulation of our .representative democracy. "The Framers understood that "those who have power in their hands will not give it up while they can retain it. On the [c]ontrary we kuow they will always when they can rather increase it.,,3 Wary that those in power might try to undermine the promise of equal representation for all, the Framers were careful to write into the Constitution a "permanent and precise standard" for the Censuscounting all persons-"as essential to yeo fair representation.,,4 As Hamilton insisted, "[a]n actual census or enumeration of the people must furnish the rule, a circumstance which U.S. Const., art. I, 9 2, d. 3. Utah V. Evans, 536 US. 452, 510 (2002) (Thomas, J., concurring in part and dissenting in part). 31 Records of the Federal Convention 578 (Max Farrand ed., 1911). '{d. 1 2 I 001125 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 246 of 440 effectively shuts the door to partiality and oppression."5 Thus, the Constitution imposes a clear duty: it requires a count of all people living in the United States. The original Constitution's promise of equal representation for all persons, however, was marred by the Three-Fifths Clause, which provided that for the purpose of determining representation in Congress, enslaved persons would be counted as three-fifths of a person. This guaranteed to slaveholding states additional representation based on the number of people held in bondage. But, nearly 80 years later, after a bloody civil war fought over slavery, the Fourteenth Amendment fixed this injustice and reaffirmed the need for an accurate count of all persons to apportion representatives among the states. The Fourteenth Amendment requires apportioning representatives among the states "according to their respective numbers, counting the whole numbers of persons in each state,"6 reflecting that representation should be based "on the largest basis of population, counting every man, woman, and child."? "Numbers, not voters; numbers, not property, this is the theory of the Constitution."s During the debates over the Fourteenth Amendment, many in Congress sought a drastic change in our constitutional principles of equal representation, arguing that only citizens or voters should be counted in determining representation. The Framers of the Fourteenth Amendment decisively rejected those arguments. They insisted that "the whole immigrant population should be numbered with the people and counted as part of them.,,9 As history shows, the purpose of the census required by the Constitution has never been to count citizens, but rather to count "the whole body of the people."!O Adding a citizenship question to the 2020 Census would break faith with the Constitution's mandate for a head count of the entire nation. It would also result in bad data, biasing congressional apportionment, redistricting, and funding decisions, for an entire decade. Former directors of the Census Bureau-appointed by Presidents of both parties-have recognized that "[dJirectly inquiring about citizenship status as part of the short form Census ... would likely exacerbate privacy concerns and lead to inaccurate responses from non-citizens worried about a government record of their immigration status."!! These concerns are even more pronounced for the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau's own data demonstrates "an unprecedented groundswell in confidentiality and data sharing concerns, particularly among immigrants or those who live with immigrants."12 To add a citizenship question runs directly counter to the constitutional duty on the Census Bureau to ensure a count that includes everyone. The Department of Justice urges that a citizenship question is necessary to ensure compliance with the Voting Rights Act, but this is transparently false. Since the passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965, the short form census or the census questionnaire has never asked the 5 The Federalist No. 36, at 188 (Clinton Rossiter rev. ed. 1999). 6 U.s. Canst., amend XIV, ~ 2. 7 Congo Globe, 39'h Congo 1" Sess. 1280 (1866). 'Id. at 2767. 'Id. at 432. 10 Id. at 385. 11 Brief of Former Directors of the U.S. Census Bureau as Amici Curiae, at 23, Even weI V. Abbott, 136 S. Ct. 1220 (2016). 12 Mikelyn Meyers, U.S. Census Bureau, Respondent Confidentiality Concerns and Possible Effects on Response Rates and Data Quality for the 2020 Census, at 15 (Nov. 2, 2017). 2 001126 ~'. Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 247 of 440 American people to reportih~it Citizenship: A mandatory questionon citizenship has never beel). necessary to ensure robust protection forthe'riglit to vok This is a speCious justification for undercutting what the Constitution mandates: a count of all the.people. Sincerely, Elizabeth B, Wydra President. Constitutional Accountability Center David H. Gans Director of the Human Rights, Civil Rights and CitizenshipProgram cc: Donald F. McGahn, White House Counsel Peter Davidson, General Counsel, Department of Commerce The Honorable Ron Johnson Chairman, Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee The Honorable Claire McCaskill Ranking Member, Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee The Honorable Trey Gowdy Chairman, House Committee on Oversight and Governrilent Reforin The Honorable Elijah Cummings Ranking Member, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform .' . .. 3 001127 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 248 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 12,2018 Ms. Elizabeth B. Wydra President Constitutional Accountability Center 1200 18th Street, NW, Suite 501 Washington, DC 20036 Dear Ms. Wydra: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecyc1e cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, U~~ Wilbur Ross 001128 < February 16, 2018 The Honorable Wilbur Ross 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, D.C. 20230 co ..,., co Dear Secretary Ross: We write to demonstrate our strong support for requiring the decennial census to ask respondents about their citizenship status. Adding a citizenship question to the decennial census would result in American citizens being more accUl'ately represented in Congress. In addition, such questions would [mally provide for an accurate count of how many aliens, both legal and illegal, are residing in the United States. For that purpose and in light of the vital role the decennial census plays in both representation and funding, 1 have introduced H.'R. 3600, the Census Accuracy Act of2017. 2020 census, the bill would require a checkbox in any census questionnaire Statting with the for respondents to . . indicate whether the respondent .is: a citizen or national of the United States; lawfully admitted for pelmanent residence in the United States; an alien who otherwise has lawful status under the immigration laws; or none of these. This bill would also require that aliens be asked undcr which Federal program or provision of law they obtained legal status. Members of Congress are not alone in thcir SUPPOltfor adding a citizenship question. It is our understanding that the Department of Justice recently requested that the Census BUl'eau add a citizenship question as a way to allow the department to better enforce the Voting Rights Act. Again, we urge you to see that a citizenship question is added to the decennial census statting in 2020. Please let me know if you have any questions. AMES OffiCE 1421 s. anL AVENUE, SUIT[ AMES.'A 50010 (61til232-"IS5 fA)(; (t;1'J1~~2-2844 102 fonT DODGE OFFICE 723 CENmAl AVeNU( fORT DODGE, II'. 5Cl501 (5151l.i13-UJ8 FAX; (015) 57&-1141 SIOUX CITY OfFICE 310 /lTH STREET AOOM 112 MASON CITY OFFiCE 2020 l$TSTnI'FI" 51', SUITE! 120 MASON CITY, IA 5N01 (541)21J1-1&21 FAX, [(41) 201-1513 Hl Tf'JiWWW.5TEVfKlNG,flOUS!';.o.ov SIOUX C1TY, IA 5110.1 {712) 224-4692. FAX: (Jlt) 224-'"'693 Sf'£NCEfI OFFIce P.O.OOXIlSO s?mCEfl, IA 61301 !7121G$o..77~ fAX: (712) Cllo.:s354 WASHINGTON. D.C. OffiCE 2210 RAYBURN o.c. WASHINGTON, 2051(; (20.2)'25-'426 fAX, (21)2) 725-3193 001129 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 250 of 440 ~ -(; RalphAbraham, M.D. (LA-OS) ?no ad..•.... Mo Brooks (AL-OS) I~&cd Tom McClintock (CA-04) fu-t2 ~osey (FL-08)~ k:6&Glenn Grotbman{WI-06) (rtut. Bob Gibbs (OR-O?) Mike ohnson (LA-04) 001130 t ~ Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 251 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 12,2018 The Honorable Steve King U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative King: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me awate of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, U~~ Wilbur Ross 001131 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 252 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D,C. 20230 March 12,2018 The Honorable Ralph Norman U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Norman: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31,2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, U~~ Wilbur Ross 001132 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 253 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 12,2018 The Honorable Ralph Abraham U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Abraham: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, U~~ Wilbur Ross 001133 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 254 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 12,2018 The Honorable Mo Brooks U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Brooks: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justic~'s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The pepartment is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, U~~ Wilbur Ross 001134 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 255 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 12,2018 The Honorable Tom McClintock U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative McClintock: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census. questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed.finallist of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, U~~ Wilbur Ross 001135 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 256 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 12,2018 The Honorable Andy Biggs U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Biggs: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, U~~ Wilbur Ross 001136 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 257 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 12,2018 The Honorable Bill Posey U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Posey: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1,2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. c~~~ Wilbur Ross 001137 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 258 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secre~ary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 12,2018 The Honorable Glenn Grothman U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Grothman: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, U~~ Wilbur Ross 001138 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 259 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, nc. 20230 March 12,2018 The Honorable Bob Gibbs U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Gibbs: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31,2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, U~~ Wilbur Ross 001139 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 260 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 12,2018 The Honorable Mike Johnson U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Johnson: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31,2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.govor (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, CJ~~ Wilbur Ross 001140 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 261 of 440 Memorial Hall, 1st Floor 120 S.W: 10th Avenue Topeka, KS 66612-1594 (785)296-4575 ww\\',sos.ks.gov KRIS W. KOBACH SecretaIY of State STATE OF KANSAS February 12,2018 o 'J) ~ Q "'" ~ Secretary Wilbur Ross United States Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave., NW Washington, D.C. 20233 Dear Secretary Ross, ""1'"1 ...•. tJ C:' :;::: '"' Vl r" £ .t:: ~ i1C! ~.t:: 0- ~ I am '.'.Titingin support of the Department of Justice's request that "a question regarding citizenship': be added to the decennial census of 2020. As you know, secretaries of state are the chief election officials of their respective states. There are a number of election-related reaSons why it is essential that a citizenship question be added to the census. Adding that question would be extremely helpful in ensuring Ihat state and local jurisdictions are in compliance with the Voting Rights Act and are not discriminating through race-based vote dilution. In order to assess whether such vote dilution exists, it is necessary that a precise count of the number of citizens of voting age occur. Adding a citizenship question will also be extremely helpful to secretaries of state across the country in the administration of elections. We need to know the exact number of citizens in our states in order to administrate elections fairly and to collect accurate data within our states regarding the percentage of voting-age citizens who are registered to vote. A version of the citizenship question already appears on the American Community Survey that is conducted by the Census Bureau (question #8). A slight variation of that question needs to be added to the census. It is important that the question be phrased as follows: Is this person a citizen of the United States? oYcs, born in the United States oYes, born in Puerto Rico, Guam, the U,S. Virgin Islands, or Northern Marianas oYes, born abroad of U.S. citizen parent or parents oYes, U.S. citizen by naturalization - Print year of naturalization __ oNo, not a U.S. citizen - this person is a lawful permanent resident (green i:ard holder) oNo, not a U.S. citizen - this person citizen of another country who is not a green eard holder (for example holds a tempora'1' visa or falls into another category of non-citizens) 001141 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 262 of 440 This slight variation of ACS question #8 is absolutely essential if the new census question is to be maximally useful to federal state and local governments, The variation occurs in the final two categories, which servc to separate noncitizens into lawful permanent residents versus all other categories of noncitizens, It is important to know the number of lawful permanent residents because these individuals are part of population of continuous residents in a state, and are not temporarily present or illegally present. State governments (and the federal government) must have a reliable count of the number of citizens plus lawful permanent residents in order to fairly distribute public services and benefits, An equally important reason to know the number of lawful permanent residents is because these individuals are the ones who are on the cusp of becoming U,S, citizens, If a jurisdiction is expericncing lower-than-average naturalizations of lawful permanent residents, that may indicate that discrimination against such noncitizens is occurring with the effect that they are discouraged from naturalizing, In addition, secretaries of state and county election officials need to know the number oflawful permanent residents in their jurisdictions in order to effectively plan for growth in the voting electorate (by purchasing election equipment, adding polling places, etc,), For all of these reasons, J strongly support the Department of Justice request; and J specifically support the addition of the question as phrased above, ~--- Yours sincerely, ~. Kansas Secretary of State 001142 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 263 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce . Washington, D.C. 20230 March 23,2018 The Honorable Krls W. Kobach Attorney General of Kansas 120SW 10th Avenue, NO.1 Topeka, KS 66612 Dear Mr. Attorney General: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020. Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff Contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, W~~ Wilbur Ross 001143 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 264 of 440 131 West 33" Street Suite 610 New York, NY 10001 (212) 627-2227 www.nyic.org February 20, 2018 By USPSExpress Mail The Honorable Wilbur L. Ross,Jr. Secretary of Commerce U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20230 I 0 ,.., Vl X lT1 C') c: -< ..., ,.., a:> ex> < I'V ,.., ,.., -c '" w '"i;! '"~ Vl C') John M. Mulvaney Director of the Office of Management and Budget 72S 17th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20S03 •...• = % '0() Dear Secretary Ross and Director Mulvaney: On behalf of 106 undersigned organizations throughout New York State, we are requesting that you reject any effort by the Department of Justice to add a question regarding citizenship to the 2020 decennial Census. To do otherwise, would severely undermine the accuracy and nonpartisan legitimacy of the Census, impair the delicate trust between the community and the role of the Census, and skyrocket the cost of the Census. A non-partisan, reliable and responsive 2020 Census is needed to ensure the proper distribution of over $600 billion in federal funding to communities across this country for needed schools, hospitals, housing, and transportation. For that reason, great effort has been expended by the Census to ensure questions will elicit both an accurate and high response rate, a process that has involved extensive screening, focus groups, and field tests. At this stage in the process, there is no time to add questions that have not been properly vetted, especially since citizenship is already included in the American Community Survey. There is no doubt that adding a citizenship question to the decennial Census would pose a chilling effect and result in a significant undercount, particularly by already under-counted racial and ethnic minority groups, including immigrants and non-citizens. Such requests to bypass the process would only fuel distrust and concerns of the Census Bureau's obligation to keep the data confidential amid heightened anti-immigrant furor in the current, politically charged climate and the checkered history of the Bureau sharing data to aid the government in the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II and the post 9-11 targeting of Arabs, Muslims, and South Asians. Further, a high non-response rate to the Census, would result in exorbitant follow-up costs to do door-to-door canvassing to ensure an accurate count. 001144 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 265 of 440 We are asking you to ensure the Census remains non-partisan and is not politicized, and to work with us to ensure an accurate decennial Census that involves maximum participation by the entire, diverse population that constitutes this great nation. S~ Steven Choi, Esq. Executive Director New York Immigration Coalition New York Statewide: American Jewish Committee Asian American Federation CAIR-NY Common Cause/New York Greater New York Labor Religion Coalition Japanese American Citizens League-New York The Japanese American Association of New York Inc. LatinoJustice, PRLDEF NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. National Action Network (NAN) New York Civil Liberties Union New York Immigration Coalition Omicron Chapter of Phi Iota Alpha Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union New York City: AJC NY African Communities Together Arab American Family Support Center Asian Americans for Equality Bangladeshi American Community Development and Youth Services Brooklyn Defender Services CAAAV-Organizing Asian Communities Cabrini Immigrant Services of NYC CHHAYA,CDC Chinese American Planning Counsel Chinese Progressive Association Coalition of Asian-American IPA Columbia Law School Latino/a Law Students Association Nightline Peer Listening at Columbia College 2 001145 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 266 of 440 Community Voices Heard Damayan Migrant Workers Association DRUM - Desis Rising Up & Moving DSI International, Inc. EI Centro dellnmigrante Emerald Isle Immigration Center GlobeMed Henry Street Settlement Hunter Dream Team Indo-Caribbean Alliance Japanese American Social Services, Inc. Korean American Youth Foundation Masa-MexEd, Inc. DuBois Bunche Center for Public Policy, Medgar Evers College, CUNY Mexican Coalition for the Empowerment of Youth and Families Mexican Student Association (MexSA) MinKwon Center for Community Action American Constitution Society at New York University School of Law A/P/A Institute at New York University New York University Asian Pacific American Coalition Bengali Students Association, New York University The Interfaith Students of Color Coalition, New York University Generation Citizen @ New York University Immigrant Justice Center, Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, John Jay Legal Services Independent Drivers Guild Latino Commission on AIDS Latino Unidos Con Honor y Amistad @ New York University Phi Chapter of Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. ProColumbia-New York University Chapter NMIC OCA-NY OCA-APA Advocates-Long Island Chapter Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow People's Theatre Project Pilipino American Unity for Progress (UNIPRO) Asian/American Center at Queens College (CUNY) Queer Detainee Empowerment Project Russian-speaking Community Council of Manhattan and the Bronx, Inc. Safe Horizon Immigration Law Project Sakhi for South Asian Women SAPNA NYC Shetu Inc. South Asian Council for Social Services (SACSS) 3 001146 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 267 of 440 Sunnyside Community Services The Door-A Center of Alternatives The Ghanaian Association of Staten Island, NY Inc. United Neighborhood Houses UNITEHERELocal 100 University Settlement Viva Peru Volunteers of Legal Service Womankind Long Island: Dejus Center, Inc. Long Island Wins OCA-APA Advocates-Long Island Chapter Upper and Lower Hudson Valley/Westchester: Community Resource Center Community Voices Heard OCA-Westchester and Hudson Valley Chapter Worker Justice Center of New York, Inc. Northern New York: Plattsburgh Cares Central New York: American Constitution Society-Cornell Law School Chapter Tompkins County Immigrant Rights Coalition Volunteers Lawyers Project of Onondaga County Workers Center of Central New York Western New York State: ACCESSof WNY Catholic Family Center First Presbyterian Church of Buffalo Greater Rochester Coalition for Immigration Justice International Institute of Buffalo Justice for Migrant Families Kids for College Legal Aid Society of Rochester 4 001147 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 268 of 440 PUSH Buffalo Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester Office University at Buffalo, SUNY Wayne Action for Racial Equality Western New York Council on Occupational Safety and Health (WNYCOSH) Worker Justice Center of New York, Inc. Outside New York State: OCA-New Jersey Chapter OCA-San Mateo Chapter Wind of the Spirit, Immigrant Resource Center cc: New York Congressional Delegation New York State Senate New York State Assembly New York City Council New York Governor Cuomo Buffalo Mayor Brown Rochester Mayor Warren Syracuse Mayor Walsh New York City Mayor de Blasio Nassau County Executive Curran Suffolk County Executive Bellone Westchester County Executive Latimer 5 001148 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 269 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 23,2018 Mr. Steven Choi, Esq. Executive Director New York Immigration Coalition 133 West 33rd Street New York, NY 10001 Dear Mr. Choi: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate you taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, Apr~ll, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I now have in place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, CJ~~ Wilbur Ross 001149 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 270oS7'7 of 440 J t'V N "" '"~ :i :>:l M >::!! ~ rs> w -0 Dear Secretary Ross: . On behalf of Asian Pacific Americans Voting & Organizing to Increase Civic Engagement (APA ..VOICE), a non-partisan civic engagement coalition consisting of 18 organizations in New York City which seeks to empower the Asian Pacific American community to build a just and inclusive society, we urge you to reject the Department of Justice's untimely and unnecessary request to include a citizenship question on the 2020 Census. A fair and accurate census, and the collection of useful, objective data used to determine school districts, law enforcement precincts, hospitals, housing developments, community facilities, .public services, federal funding, redistricting, and the equality of each vote, are among the most significant civil rights issues facing the country today. Asian Pacific Americans are the fastest growing population of any major racial or ethnic group, . growing 72% between 2000 and 2016 (from 11.9 million to 20.9 million), and are consistently one of the most challenging hard to reach populations to count. Approximately two-thirds of .Asian Pacific Americans are foreign-born, with roots from more than 20 countries, leading to a wide variety oflanguages spoken. Furthermore, one-in-five live in linguistic isolation, with nobody the age of 14 or older in the household who speaks English very well, adding another substantial obstacle to participation and accurate census enumeration. Adding a citizenship question at this time will negatively impact response rates and the accuracy among millions of United States residents, whether they are lawful permanent residents, asylees, refugees, Temporary Protected Status beneficiaries, visa holders, undocumented, or one of the 16.7 million people who have an undocumented family member living with them. Census Bureau representatives conducting field tests have already reported unprecedented fear among respondents. Out of fear, distrust, and concern for how the data collected will be used and shared, test respondents have been reported being visibly nervous, providing incomplete or incorrect 001150 r Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 271 of 440 . information about household members. Furthermore, as the 2020 Census topics were already Bubmitted last March, introducing new topics this late in the process would add significant costs to an already constrained budget. .The goal of the census is to have an inclusive and accurate couiltof all United States residents, regardless of immigration status. Adding a citizenship question to the 2020 Census would ; .disproportionately harm response rates from immigrant communities, and would shake public ... confidence in the statistical and political objectives of the Census Bureau's work, including the. accuracy and legitimacy of the data. However, not including the citizenship question would .Bignal the Census Bureau's autonomy and independence from other federal agencies, potentiil1ly boosting public confidence in the accuracy of the data, but more importantly, the integrity in how the data would be used. For such reasons, APA VOICE urges you to reject the Justice Department's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census. APA VOICE consists of: Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund Asian Americans for Equality Adhikaar Bangladeshi American Community Development and Youth Services Coalition for Asian American Children and Families Chhaya Community Development Corporation Chinese American Planning Council Chinese Progressive Association Charles B. Wang Community Health Center Coalition for Asian American Children and Families Indo-Caribbean Alliance' MinKwon Center for Community Action Organization of Chinese Americans-NY Shetu South Asian Council for Social Services Pilipino American Unity for Progress United Chinese Association of Brooklyn YWCA of Queens 001151 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 272 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of CO,mmerce WashingtOn; D.C. 20230 March 23, 2018 Ms. Margaret Fung Executive Director, Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund 99 Hudson Street, 12th Floor New York, NY 10013 Dear Ms. Fung: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship questi6nto the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking thetime to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice'srequest. The Departinentis required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. I Sincerely, CJ~~ Wilbur Ross 001152 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 273 of 440 SECRETARY OF STATE STATE OF INDIANA C>_ CONNIE. LAWSON ,,, Cit SECRETARY OF STATE ~ n c::: _, - = -...,, ~ < w ,.,, ii ::0 ~ fT1 Cl> February 2-3, 2018 C"> Secretary Wilbur Ross United States Department of·Commerce 140 l Constitution Ave.• NW Washington D.C. 20233 l'l'1 ~ ~ ~ ~ .a:: c Dear Secretary Ross, As Indiana's SccretaryofState'and Chief Elections Officer, I am contacting you in support of the Department of Justice's request t~· "a question ·regarding cj~zenship" .be added to the decennial census of2020. I believe that the.addition ofthiS·question is essential to the elcetion process in Indiana and across the country. Adding this question to the decennial census in 2020 would be beneficial to secretaries across the country in conducting elections. It i.s impera~ive for secretaries to know the exac~ number of state citiz.ens in order to properly and fairly administer elections and collect accurate data to calculate the percentage of voting-age ei~iz:ens registered to vote. The addition of this citiz.cnship question will ena:ble secretaries to prop~ly calculate the. n.umbers of state ~tizens more efficieptly and accurately. · Lastly1 it is essential that secretaries and county officials know the correct number of residents qualifioo to vote in their jurisdictions in order to adequately prepare and plan ·elections. Purchasing and distributing election equipmeQt and adding polling locations depends on increases and decreases in the voting electorate. · Therefore, l $'0ng1y !!upport the Department of Justice's request of ..a question ..-egarding citizenship" on the decennial ~nsus in 2020. · Sincerely, Connie LaW5on Indiana Se.crctary of State The State Flouse, 200 West Washington Street Room 20 l. Jndlanapolls. · · Indiana 46204, (317) 232-6$31, FAX (317) 233-3283 www.sos.IN.gov 001153 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 274 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington. D.C. 20230 March 19,2018 The Honorable Connie Lawson Secretary of State The State House 200 West Washington Street, Room 201 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Dear Madam Secretary: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me und~rscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov'or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, U~(L Wilbur Ross 001154 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 275 of 440 KEN PAXTON Awlw?iFebruary 23, 2018 MAR [t E, Zuia Dr. Ron Jarmin w/ Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Director US. Census Bureau United States Department of Commerce Washington, DC. 20233-0001 Dear Dr. Jarrnin: I write on behalfof the Office of the Attorney General of Texas to support the reinstatement of a question regarding citizenship on the 2020 Census questionnaire. State legislatures depend on the Census to reapportion legislative districts, and they depend on citizenship data to ensure that those legislative districts comply with the Voting Rights Act. As you know, a question concerning citizenship appeared on the decennial census questionnaire for thirty years??from 1970 to 2000?before it was removed in 2010. Returning that question to the 2020 Census will give state legislatures the best available source of citizenship data to ensure that they carry out their constitutionally assigned reapportionment duties in accordance with federal law. Among many other legal requirements, state legislative districts must comply with Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which forbids States to impose any voting practice ?which results in a denial or abridgement of the right of any citizen of the United States to vote on account of race or color.? 52 U.S.C. 10301(a). Section 2 has been interpreted to prohibit legislative districts that result in dilution of minority voting strength. To prove that a legislative districting plan results in vote dilution, a plaintiff must establish ?the possibility of creating more than the existing number of reasonably compact districts with a sufficiently large minority population to elect candidates of [the minority group?s] choice.?' To meet that standard, a plaintiffmust provide an alternative plan with additional districts in which a minority group constitutes a voting majority, 126., more than 50% ofeligible voters.2 Citizen?voting?age population provides the best measure to determine whether a minority group crosses the 50% threshold. The Fifth Circuit, like many other circuits has expressly held citizen? voting?age population is the proper metric to determine potential minority voting strength.3 Speci?cally, the court has held that citizen-voting-age population is the appropriate population for measuring Section 2 compliance because (1) the plain language ofSection 2 ?makes clear that its protections apply to United States citizens? and (2) the purpose of Section 2 is ?to facilitate participation by minorities in our political process, by preventing dilution of their 'lleAC'u Perny,548 3 Bartlett v. Strickland, 556 US. l, 19 (2009). 3 Campos v. City ofHouslon, 13 F.3d 544 (5th Cir. 1997). See also Reyes v. City of urmers Branch, 586 F.3d 1019, 1023?24 (5th Cir. 2009). Post Ull?icc Box H.518. Austin. 'Ecxns HUI ~2548 001155 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 276 of 440 votes.?4 Other measures, such as voting-age population, may substantially overestimate minority voting strength if the minority group in question includes a significant number of non-citizens.S The United States Supreme Court has therefore recognized that reliance on citizen?voting-age population ?fits the language of 2 because only eligible voters affect a group?s opportunity to elect candidates.?6 Much has been made about whether including a question regarding citizenship will reduce the number of responses to the census questionnaire. But facts are stubborn things, and past experience provides no reason to believe that a question about citizenship will discourage participation.7 A question concerning citizenship appeared in each Census questionnaire from 1970?2000. Every census since 1970 has shown the total population in the United States has increased?mt an average rate of almost 1 1.5%.8 When the question concerning citizenship was removed from the 2010 Census, one might expect that the total reporting population might increase dramatically. Yet the 2010 Census revealed that percentage increase in the total population was actually the lowest percentage increase since at least 1960.9 Plus, since the question concerning citizenship has been used in the American Community Surveys the five?year rolling Demographic and Housing Estimates continue to show consistent annual percentage growth that can be projected to match the same rate of growth reported in the 2010 Census. ?0 Taken together, these figures refute any argument that including a question concerning citizenship on the 2020 Census will undermine its effectiveness.'1 It has also been suggested that it is too late to add a question concerning citizenship to the 2020 Census, mainly because the question has not been tested. On the contrary, such a question was tested for the thirty?year period between 1970?2000, and it continues to be tested in the ACS surveys. It is unfortunate that a few misguided individuals are attempting to politicize an apolitical issue by creating a sense of fear and distrust without any supporting evidence. It is my hope that the Bureau sees through the fog of misinformation and includes a question concerning citizenship on the 2020 Census. Obtaining this essential information from the best available source will signi?cantly assist the States in their effort to carry out their constitutional duty to reapportion legislative districts while complying with the Voting Rights Act. 4 (.?ampos. I I3 F.3d, at 548. 5'Seeid LULAC v. Perry, 548 .S. at 429. 7 "Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.? John Adams (1735?1826), Argument in defense ofilie soldiers ofilve Boston Massacre Trials, December 1770. 3 Census Bureau, Population Di?slribulion and Change: 2000 i0 20l0, Fig. 1 (Mar. 201 available a! .pdf. 1d. '0 See. e. g, Census Bureau, .4 CS Demographic and Housing Estimates, (last visited Feb. 22, 20 I 8). In addition, information obtained by the Census Bureau is confidential and may not be shared, except in limited circumstances. See 13 U.S.C. 9 (West 1997). 001156 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 277 of 440 For these reasons, I request that the Census Bureau include a question regarding citizenship on the 2020 Census questionnaire. First Assistant Attorney General 001157 Case Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 278 of 440 OF ME UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT oF COMMERCE Economics and Statistics Administration ?3 f7 US. Census Bureau on,? of Office of the Director Washington. 00 202330001 March 15, 2018 Mr. Jeffrey C. Mateer First Assistant Attorney General Of?ce of the Attorney General PO Box 12548 Austin, TX 78711-2548 Dear Mr. Mateer: Thank you for your recent inquiry regarding the US. Department of Justice?s (DOJ) request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. We appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The US. Department of Commerce (DOC) is conducting an orderly review of the request. The DOC is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A hi gh- quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please contact our Of?ce of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs at 301-763-6100. Sincerely, 73V Ron S. Jarmin Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Director CUnited States? ENSUS Bureau . 001 1 5gensus. gov Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 279 of 440 Office of th~ Secretary of State SIRIC' Olpitol Ch:irleston, Wcs1 Virginift 25305 Mac Warner Secretary ofS'tnte State of West Virginia Telephone: (304) 558-6000 Toll Free: l-86fi-SOS-VOTE Fax: (304) S.58-0900 WWW. W\'SOS.gO\· February 23, 2018 Honorable Wilbur Ross Secretary of Commerce U.S. Department of Commerce 1401Constitution Ave. NW Washington, DC 20230 Dear Secretary Ross: I am writing to express my strongest support for the J.ustice Department's request to add a citizenship · question to the decennial census of 2020. Accurate census information is critical in determining the designation of political district boundaries for House of Representative seats in each state. Having the ability to delineate this demographic from eligible voters is essentiaJ in forming this detennination. The census data is the sole mechanism in making the assessment. I I As you know, a citizenship component was part of the census data from 1970 through 2000. It was not until 2010 that this data was excluded from the "long form" questionnaire. The data was replaced by the American Community Survey which relies not upon actual responses to the survey, but is predicated on other data sets which do not confonn temporally or statistically with actual responses from the voting-age citizen population. 1. I I am strongly committed to working with your office to produce the most accurate representation of voting-age citizens in West Virginia. Respectfully submitted, i ·o Mac Warner WEST VIRGINIA SECRETARY OF STA TE en >< 0 c: ,,,"" .... < SIC co a ; r I "'°"' ""' :i rI' w ': ~ (") ;g ii! .;:o ~· ....... 11 0 Vt .. 001159 - . . ... . r Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 280 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 23,2018 The Honorable Mac Warner Secretary of State of the State of West Virginia State Capitol Charleston, WV 25305 Dear Mr. Warner: Thank you for your recent letter regarding your support of the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 001160 r~-osq71f7 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 281 of 440 1818 HAR - 5 PM.): 44 STATE OF ALABAMA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL STEvEN T. MARSHALL OS EXECUTIVESECR5ifAllAT, SOl WASHINGTON AVENUE P.O.BOX300IS2 '\ ,,' MONTGOMERY, AL 36130-0152 (334) 242-7300 . ATTORNEY GENERAL February 23,2018 _.AGD.AL.ABAMA.G~" The Honorable Wilbur Ross Secretary of Commerce United States Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20233-0001 Dear Secretary Ross, As the Chief Legal Officer of the State of Alabama, I respectfully request that the Department of Commerce collect full and accurate citizenship data during the 2020 census. State and local governments use census data in redistricting after the decennial census. This data allows state and local governments to draw accurate district lines that equalize population, consolidate communities of interest, and comply with the Voting Rights Act and United States Constitution. Citizenship data is especially important in redistricting because, along with voting-age information, citizenship data allows state and local bodies to identify the total potential voting population in any given district. As you know, the Census Bureau has historically included a citizenship question on the "long form" questionnaire sent to households during each decennial census. But, in 2000, the Bureau replaced the long form with the American Community Survey ("ACS"), which reaches far fewer people. The ACS is currently the only program that collects citizenship data for the Bureau. The ACS does not provide citizenship data at the level of detail the States and localities need. The ACS is a rolling survey that does not necessarily correspond to the total population data provided by the decennial census. ACS data is not reported at the census block level which, along with voting precincts, are the basic building blocks of districts. And, perhaps most important for state and local governments, the ACS's margin of error increases as the geographic area decreases. Many State and local districts are quite small, especially at the municipal and county level. The ACS' s sliding margin of error makes it an ineffective tool to understand the citizen population of small districts in less populated rural areas. 001161 . :"', '.:~ . 'if" ," ',." Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 282 of 440 The Honorable Wilbur Ross February 23, 2018 Page 2 For these reasons, I believe the Department should reinstate a question regarding citizenship into the 2020 census. Sincerely, .~~ Steve Marshall Attorney General SM:KGR:smm. 001162 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 283 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 23,2018 The Honorable Steven T. Marshall Attorney General of the State of Alabama 501 Washington Avenue Montgomery, AL 36130 Dear Mr. Marshall: Thank you for your recent letter regarding your support ofthe Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, U~~ Wilbur Ross 001163 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 284 of 440 BOB GOOOLAm, Virginia CHAIRMAN F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR., Wl..:onlin LAMAR S. SMITH. T"'H . SnvE CHABOT, Ohio DARREll E. ISSA, Ca!llornl1 STI;l/E l(ING, low1 . LOUIE GOHMeRT. Texn JIM JORDAN. Ohio TED POE. Tex~• TOM MARINO, Penn1Vlvoni1 TREY GOWDY, South Caronna RAUL II. LABRADOR, Idaho BLAICE FARENTHOLD. T1xn DOUG COUINS, Georgia RON DESANTIS, Florida KEN BUCK. Colorldo JOHN R.t.Tcum, Tex11 MAllTH.t. ROBY, AJ1btma MATT GAETZ, Florida MIKE JOHNSON, l.oui1l1n1 ANDY BIGGS, lvilOfll JOHN lllmiERFORD. Aorida KAREN HANOEl. Georgie JERROLD NADL.Ell. N..,. York RANICJNG MEMBER ONE HUNDREO AFTEENTH CONGRESS ~ngrrss of thr ilnitnt ~tatt.s !\Duse of 'Rfprtsrntatiom COMMITIEE ON niE JUDICIARY 2138 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC 20515-6216 ZOE LOFGll!N, C.llfoml1 SHEILA J.t.CKSON LEE, T8Xn STEVE COHEN, Tenneaat HENRY C. "HANK" JOHNSON, JR. G-1111 TED DE UTCH, Flond1 LUIS V, GUTIBIREZ. llll nol1 KAREN BASS, C.Hlornia CEDRIC L. RICHMOND. Louisiana HAKEEM S. JEFFRIES, -York DAVID CICILUNE. Rhode l1land ERIC SWALWELL. C.llfomla TED LIEU, C.lifomla JAMIE R.llSKIN, M1ryl1nd PAAMILA JAYAPAL. Waahln;ton BRAD SCHNEIDER, llllnol& VAL DEMINGS, Florido (202) 225-3951 http:l!www.hou1e.11ov1Judlclary February 27, 2018 The Honorable Wilbur L. Ross Jr. Secretary of Commerce United States Department of Commerce Dear Secretary Ross, Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act provides, among other things, that "No voting qualification or prerequisite to voting or standard, practice, or procedure shall be .imposed or applied by any State or political subdivision in a manner which results in a denial or abridgement . of the right of any citizen of the United States to vote on account of race or color." In order to best enforce this prohibition, an accurate enumeration of the number of citizens in America should be conducted, and the most accurate such enumeration would be one in which a question regarding citizenship were reinstated starting with the 2020 Census. I am writing to formally request that the Census Bureau reinstate a question regarding citizenship starting in the 2020 Census. Thank you for considering this request. ~ . Bob Goodlatte Chairman C> en - ...., "",..., ·• ....., )< C"> c:: co < !"".'I !'-.) ~ !E "";! '9 -:1 en ~ :::D ~ en N ~ 001164 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 285 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 23, 2018 The Honorable Bob Goodlatte U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Goodlatte: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31,2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 001165 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 286 of 440 Orrrcn oF THE CouNrv CouNsnr, Counrv or S¡,Nr¡, Cr,¡.n¡. Williams CouNrv CouNsnr, James R. Greta S. Hansen County Government Center 70 West Hedding Street East Wing, gtr'Floor San Jose, CHrnn AssrsraNr Cou¡lrv CoUNSEL Winifred Botha California 95110-1770 Robert M. Coelho Steve Mitra Assrsr¡llr CouNrv Cou¡rsrl (408) 299-se00 (408) 292-7240 (FAX) February 21,2078 Dr. Ron Jarmin U.S. Census Bureau United States Department of Commerce Washinglon, DC 20233-001 Re: Planned Development and Submission of Questions Planned for the 2020 Census Dear Dr. Jarmin: We write on behalf of the County of Santa Clara (the "County") regarding whether and how the U.S. Census Bureau intends to consider public comment on proposed changes to the 2020 Census questionnaire. The County has reviewed the Census Bureau's Apnl29,20I6 2020 Census Program Memorandum No. 2016.05 entitled "Planned Development and Submission of Subjects Planned for the 2020 Census Program and Questions Planned for the 2020 Census Program" (the "Development Memo"), which "officially documents the U.S. Census Bureau's plan to develop and transmit to Congress the Subjects Planned for the 2020 Census Program and Questions Planned for the 2020 Census Program." (We have attached the memorandum to this letter.) The Development Memo sets out a timeline for development of subjects and questions to be included in the 2020 census, as well as planned public comment periods. In particular, the memorandum indicates that the Bureau intends to conduct two public comment periods on proposed changes to the questions included on the 2020 Census questionnaire. The Development Memo indicates that public comment would be sought between May 2018 - July 2018 and August 2018 - September 2018. Given the importance of the 2020 Census and proposed changes to the 2020 Census questionnaire, the County wishes to confirm as soon as possible that it will have the opportunity 001166 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 287 of 440 Letter to Dr. Ron Jarmin, U.S. Census Bureau Re: Planned Development and Submission of Questions Planned for the 2020 Census February 27,2018 Page2 of 2 to comment on any proposed changes. Please indicate at your earliest opportunity whether the Bureau intends to consider public comment on2020 Census questionnaire changes as set out in the Development Memo, or whether the Bureau intends to alter or abandon this plan. Very truly yours, JAMES R. WLLIAMS County Counsel lADANIELLE L. GOLDSTEIN Deputy County Counsel Attachment: U.S. Census Bureau's Apn129,20162020 Census Program Memorandum No. 2016.05, entitled "Planned Development and Submission of Subjects Planned for the2020 Census Program and Questions Planned for the 2020 Census Program" 1725602 001167 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 288 of 440 d5t\ qffi""t UNITED STATES DEPARTIIENT OF GOIIMERCE Economics and Statistics Administration U.S, Censue Buteau Washingfon, DC 20233-0001 2020 CENSUS PROGRAM MEMORANDUM SERIES: 2016.05 April29,2016 Date MEMORANDUM FOR: The Record From: Lisa M. Blumerman (signed April 29, 2016) Associate Director, Decennial Census Programs Subject: Planned Development and Submission of Subiecfs Planned for the 2020 Census Program and Quesfions Planned for the 2020 Census Program Contact: Marisa Hotchkiss Decennial Communications Coordination Office 301-763-2891 Ma risa.Tegler. Hotchkiss@census.gov This memorandum officially documents the U.S. Census Bureau's plan to develop and transmit to Congress the Suby'ecfs Planned for the 2020 Census Program and Quesfions Planned for the 2020 Census Program. Overview Title 13, U.S. Code requires the Census Bureau to send Congress the subjects proposed to be included in the census not later than three years before the Census date, Congress will receive the SubT'ecf s Planned for the 2020 Census Program, describing the subjects proposed for the 2020 Census and the American Community Survey (ACS) before March 31, 2017. Title 13 also requires that Congress receive the specific questions proposed to be included in the census not later than two years before the Census date. Congress will receive the Quesfions Planned for the 2020 Census Program, introducing the questions proposed for the 2020 Census and the ACS before March 31,2018. The Census Bureau will submit the topics included on the 2020 Census and ACS jointly, as ACS will incorporate 2020 Census content beginning in 2019, and the Census of lsland Areas will incorporate a selection of these subjects and questions as well. As preparations begin for the 2020 Census, the content of both operations is jointly considered and finalized. Scope Previous submissions of the documentation regarding subjects and questions included the following information, examples of which can be seen in Appendices A and B: 001168 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 289 of 440 Subjects Planned Documentation . A brief summary of the data created by each question collected; . An explanation of how the data are currently used to meet federal needs; . A selection of non-federal community uses of the data; and . Selected statutory uses by agency. Questions Planned Documentation . An image of the paper (mailed) version of each question; . A brief summary of the data created by each question collected; . An explanation of how the data are currently used to meet federal needs; and . A selection of non-federal community uses of the data: The documentation submitted in 2017 and 2018 will include the same complement of information. Additionally, although the ACS and 2020 questions differ by response mode, the version highlighted in the question documentation will continue to be the version included on the paper questionnaire. Project Timeline Many stakeholders share an interest in the 2020 Census and ACS content, including federal agencies, federal statistical agencies, state and local governments, those who will respond to the 2020 Census and ACS, academia, businesses, nonprofit organizations, media, data users, and oversight groups. The Census Bureau will develop this documentation through a process that is clear and transparent to all stakeholders, and offer opportunities for input to be provided and considered throughout the process. The table below contains a timeline for this document development, as well as opportunities for stakeholders to comment on proposed content.l Planned Activity Phase Planned Activity Timeline 1 I nform/Create General Awareness March 2016-August 2016 2 FederalAgencies are lnvited to Provide Updates to Federal Use Documentation March 2016-June 2016 3 lncorporate Feedback May 201 6-September 201 6 4 Develop Topic Submission October 201 6-December 201 6 5 Provide Updates and Conduct Briefings January 2017-March2017 6 Final lopics Planned document available No later than March 31,2017 7 Follow-up with Federal Agencies about Federal Use Documentation as needed March 2017-June 2017 B Federal Register notice of Public Comment July 2017 -September 201 7 t Th""" dates are intended to show the planned phases in the development of this documentation, though actual dates may be subject to change. 001169 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 290 of 440 Planned Activity Period (proposed changes to ACS) (60 days) Federal Register notice of Public Comment Period ll (ACS submission) December 2017-January 201 B (30 days) Submit lnformation Collection Request (lCR) to OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act (proposed changes to ACS) Federal Register notice Public Comment Period (proposed content for 2020 Census) January 2018 (60 days) 12 Federal Regisfer notice Public Comment Period ll (2020 Census submission) August 201 B-September 201 (30 days) 13 Submit lnformation Collection Request (lCR) to OMB under the Papenruork Reduction Act (proposed content for 2020 Census) September 2018 14 Provide Updates and Conduct Briefings January 2018-March 2018 15 Final Quesfions Planned document available No later than March 31,2018 Phase o 10 11 Planned Activity Timeline May 2018-July 2018 B FederalAgency lnput The Census Bureau intends to begin developing draft descriptions of each topic and question based on recent information about the federal requirements and uses of Census estimates. The current uses received from federal agency contacts as part of the 2014 ACS Content Review, as well as informational materials (FAQs, current question versions2, etc.) are posted with this memorandum at htto://www.census.qov/proqrams-survevs/decennial-census/2020census/planninq-manaqemenVmemo-series.html. Federal agencies with known uses of the 2020 Census or ACS content, and select other agencies, will receive a letter with instructions for how federal data users may provide updates to the documentation of data uses. Responses should be received before July 1, 2016. Census Bureau staff may follow-up with federal users directly if more clarification is required. Members of the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) lnteragency Committee on the ACS and lnteragency Committee on Statistical Policy Subcommittee on the ACS will be notified about this effort and encouraged to collaborate within their agencies on confirming existing uses, or submitting corrections and additions. Though this initial effort will take place in 2016, additional follow-up may be needed in 2017 if changes to the content warrant another check-in with agencies. Additionally, all interested stakeholders will be able to comment on the Federal Register notices related to proposed changes in the content. 2 Federal agency contacts should be aware that the topics and questions provided reflect past topics and questions (i.e., the topics and questions may change between the information gathering process and the final submission of the content). 001170 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 291 of 440 Content Determination This process assumes that there will be changes to the ACS content and that the 2020 Census content may also feature new or different questions. The development of this content, including proposals for new questions, will continue to follow the normal content development process (outside the scope of the development of the subjects and questions submission). However, it is important to note that these processes offer opportunities for all stakeholders to comment on the proposed subjects and questions. ln general, proposed changes to questions, proposed by federal agencies through OMB, must demonstrate a clear need for data at the geographic levels provided by the 2020 Census or ACS. OMB, the Census Bureau, and interagency committees (with federal agency representation) consider these proposals, conduct qualitative research and testing, and evaluate the resulting estimates. Final proposed questions are based on the results of extensive cognitive testing, field testing, other ongoing research, and input from advisory committees. To comply with the Papenruork Reduction Act (PRA) and its implementing regulations, the Census Bureau must submit an lnformation Collection Request (lCR) to OMB. This set of documents describes the information needed, why it is needed, how it will be collected, and how much collecting the information will cost the respondents and the government. Before an ICR is submitted, the Census Bureau will publish a Federal Register notice informing the public of an intent to ask for clearance for the collection of information and soliciting comments for a 60 day period. Census Bureau staff then respond to comments received, and make necessary revisions. Whenthefinal ICR is prepared, a second Federal Register notice is published. Thissecond opportunity for public comment notifies the public that the clearance request has been submitted to OMB and they have an opportunity to comment. OMB reviews the ICR and public comments over a 60-day period, and determines whether or not to authorize the change. lCRs for the 2020 Census and ACS are planned for 2018. The ACS submission will include a plan to incorporate questions developed for the 2020 Census along with changes recommended by the 2016 ACS Content Test. Stakeholders will have an opportunity to comment on these potential changes during lhe Federal Register notice comment periods. lf the lCRs are finalized before the March 31,2018 submission to Congress, the Quesfions Planned for the 2020 Census will reflect only content that has been approved by OMB. Alternatively, content that has not been authorized by OMB will be noted as "proposed" in the submission. Final Product The final Sublecfs for the 2020 Census Program and Quesfions for the 2020 Census Program documents will be printed and submitted to Congress. Additional .pdf versions of these documents and supporting materials will concurrently be made available on the census.gov website, 001171 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 292 of 440 The 2020 Census Memorandum Series ïhe 2020 Census Memorandum Series documents significant decisions, actions, and accomplishments of the 2020 Census Program for the purpose of informing stakeholders, coordinating interdivisional efforts, and documenting important historical changes. A memorandum generally will be added to this series for any decision that meets the following criteria: 1. A major program-level decision that will affect the overall design or have a significant effect on the 2020 Census operations or systems. 2. A major policy decision or change that will affect the overall design or significantly impact lhe 2020 Census operations or systems. Visit 2020 Census on census.gov to access the Memorandum Series, the 2020 Operational Plan, and other information about preparations for the 2020 Census. 001172 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 293 of 440 Appendix A: Subjects Planned for the 2010 Census and American Community Survey Federal Legislative and Program Uses (Age) Ã,Gñ .ssåed since f ll$ü il*ÊHFIüIG F$üTRÅL iIEEOñ Âge ¡f ænfal for a*y n¡¡i'r&Ër of Msr,ãl ffigrän-fs tlwt üBrgst ËJnds ff åênrlcgs t* Ëåril&n, $ffidng"ryË åd{.rltfi, riÆmän üf chådþêål*rg ago* ûrtlrË ddar paplhtfun, The üapart*vmnt ef Hduo*tipn u$€sûefiril¡e agedata f* ltstsmda føalloürunttû EtËrtüË. Underfx Vnüwg R¡Shù$ A.rt, ftå datå on pcp*latånn uf voürq ega BrB mry.¡ired tnr legi*latim radis#idtng- The ÐâÞgftrnË{,rl of Vnter*ne Affalrs urea ag*tudevelap *þ mffidatðd stf,tt pHK'tton$ ün *-'ts need forhnspit*k, ntuËnrinshorr-æa çern*lçr*Ês, dtrnitüliäfyserviffi$, årid ûthsrþffiêfitÉforvote¡aR*. 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Under the 1l*ting ftigå*s Åct, .the det¿ sn fopnlation of vnting åg€ ãË€ req*$ned for kgixlatîve redistrictir'rg" The u"å. Depar,tment ef Veter¿n* Åffairs üfÊE age t* devdap it* mmdated xtate prcjertions sfl the need fEr haspit*k* nurrimç hon+er, cerueteries, h,I F'ËÐFR.AL þ} ds,mjriliäry service¡* and u#rer henefÍta f,nr r¡etnran¡.. CTþI M {.JNITY td:¡cati*n [qurTt¡e¡ ar¡d srhcol distrirts are sllsned funds besed un age data. Th*.s fun& prorride resnurres and r*svicx* to irnpr*nr tke edusatisn c¡f ecçnur-nirslly disadvantaçed children and chÊ[drçn r[rith disabilities" Lo{ations wh*re new s{hosk are needed, ss r¡ye[] as the requir*d grade lsvels {elemrr,*øry middk, or high xchaoll, arr Fdentified r*síng data nbsut frmpitaho healdt *ervires, and r€llræmËrfi hcrfies by using age da'H" Ë¡aplayrnsrt *ata abs¡f ag€ ilrË ¡¡sed tÕ'target ver*rãns fur job trainlng prìüg['¡rri]E. Equal,ernpl*ymrnt üppürBinitirs ¿rr snfarcd usÈag e*ata abaut agt. Ëor{d f;üwicrs forer¡:f Åg¡* data *re used to Ëhe nurnber nf peogla eligible f,er SÐcial Sec*¡rity a¡rd h{edirnre b*nefrts" agfe. üov*rnn*cùlt Data pn*senting th€ \¡st$Hg-üg€ pryulation are used by states tû rneÊt legisEatiue redistricting requirern*nts" Pìanners *t ¡ll le*¡eh uf gnvemm,ent fq¡r'paast Bflh¡ËFITS the nted f-,t*r under the Õ{der Am*ricans Act, açe drt¿ are par:t cf'the furmula *sed t* alNocate funds fur, srrvices tc,senisr¡ with lsw incmrer- hþhways- 001175 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 296 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Economics and Statistics Administration U.S. Census Bureau Office of the Director Washington. DC 20233?0001 FEB 2 7 2018 The Honorable Barbara Comstock Member, US. House of Representatives 21430 Cedar Drive, Suite 218 Sterling, VA 20164 Dear Representative Comstock: Thank you for your staff? 3 February 6, 2018 inquiry on behalf of your constituent, Mr. Todd Cimino-Johnson, regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. We contacted Mr. Cimino-Johnson and addressed his concerns. The US. Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high- quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. Thank you for bring this matter to our attention. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please contact our Of?ce of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs at 301 -763-61 00. Sincerely, 2V Ron S. Jarmin Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Director CUnited States" ensus Bureau 001 17gensus. gov Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 297 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Economics and Statistics Administration U.S. Census Bureau Office of the Director Washington, DC 20233?0001 FEB 2 7 2018 Mr. Todd Cimino-Johnson 775 Gateway Drive, SE Leesburg, VA 20175 Dear Mr. Cimino-Johnson: Thank you for your recent inquiry to Representative Barbara Comstock regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. We appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The U.S. Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a ?ill, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high- quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please contact our Of?ce of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs at 301-763-6100. Sincerely, 73V Ron S. Jarmin Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Director CUnited States? ensus Bureau 001 177census. gov Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 298 of 440 CJanitro ~tarts ~matt . WASHINGTON. DC 205.10 February 27, 2018 VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION The Honorable Wilbur Ross Secretary U.S. Department of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 Dear Secretary Ross: We are writing to request that you instruct the Census Bureau to add-a questTon regarding citizenship to the 2020 decennial census. 1 It's essential that we have an accl,lrate assessment of our population in order to administer laws such as the Voting Rights Act, and·the I 0 year censu5 provides the most precise assessment available. As you know, the Census Bureau already collects citizenship information in the annual American Community Survey (ACS),2 which is a roJling census introduced in 2005 to collect the same information previously gathered by the "long·fonn" census.l It goes out to 3.5 million households every year and according to your organization it is "the premier source for detailed population and housing information about our nation.,,.. Nonetheless, some are upset about the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the census. They claim that it will deter immigrants from answering honestly and will jeopardize the accuracy of the results. s We have never Jleard such criticism about the ACS questions on citizenship. · Your web site makes it clear that individual responses on the ACS can't be shared with anyone: ''not the IRS, not the FBI, not the CIA, and not with any other government agency.'16 You also make it clear that the larger body of census data is protected, and that "[v]iolating the confidentiality of a [census] respondent is a federal crime with serious penalties, including a federal prison sentence of up to five years, a fine of up to $250,000, or both.'t7 To d,ate, these 1 See Ltr. From Arthur E. Gary to Dr. Ron Jannin (Dec. 12, 2017) https://www.documentcloud.org/documcrits/434065 l-Text·of-Dec-20 I 7-DOJ-letter-to-Census.htm l 2 See, e.g., "Voting Age by Population and Race" https://www.census.gov/rdo/data/voting_agc_population_by_citizcnship_and_rac:e_cvap.html. l ACS, "Design and Methodology Report," https://www.ccnsus.gov/programs-.surveyslacs/methodology/design-and-rnetbodology.htm I. 4 See .. American Community Survey (ACS)" https:/Jwww.census.gov/programs.surveys/acs/. 5 See, e.g., Ur from Congresspersons Scrrana and Meng to Sec'y Ross (undated) https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/43.43863-FlNAL-Ccnsus-Lcttcr-to-Secretary-Wilbur-Ross.html. 6 ACS, "Why We Ask Questions About ... Place ofBirth, Citizenship, Year ofEntry" https:/Jwww.census.go.v/acs/www/about/why-w«Hsk-each-questionlcitizenship/. 7 U.S. Census Bureau, .. Data Protection and Privacy," https://www.census.gov/about/policies/privacy/data_protection/our_privacy_principles.html. 1 001178 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 299 of 440 assurances appear to have satisfied ACS respondents; there is no evidence that asking about citizenship reduces responses or otherwise limits the utility of that particular survey. We have yet to see any credible evidence that immigrants wouldn't be equally comforted by the stronger assurances regarding responses provided for the 10 year census. The most important difference between the ACS and the decennial census is the size of the population studied. The decennial census is both larger (in that it counts every resident in the United States) and more precise (in that it calculates results down to the size of individual census blocks). 8 The much smaller ACS samples approximately one tenth of the U.S. population, it calculates results only down to the census block group level, and of course, any statistical model based solely on a sample of the overall population is subject to the inevitable "sampling error." In short, the decennial census provides the most true and accurate.pi~ture of our overall population, and its relevant characteristics. The Department of Justice has indicated that it requires the more precise and granular data provided by the decennial census in order to best administer the Voting Rights Act. That enforcement is within their purview, and we see no reason not to defer to their analysis in this case. We hope that we will see a question regarding citizenship when you repo·rt your final census to Congress on March 31, 2018. S~ncerely, Tom Cotton Ted Cruz United States Senator United States Senator James M. Inhofe United States Senator 3 See generally U.S. Census Bureau, "What we·Do" https://www.census.gov/about/what.html 2 001179 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 300 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce . Washington, D.C. 20230 March 19, 2018 The Honorable Tom Cotton United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Cotton: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 001180 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 301 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 19,2018 The Honorable Ted Cruz United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Cruz: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at rnplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, w~~. Wilbur Ross I I I I I 001181 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 302 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE .The Secretary of Commerce. Washington, D.C. 20230 March 19,2018 The Honorable James M. Inhofe United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Inhofe: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of .Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31,.2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate; and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure. strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census, We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 001182 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 303 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 27, 2018 Barbara A. Anderson, Ph.D. Chair, Census Scientific Advisory Committee Ronald A. Freedman Collegiate Professor of Sociology and Population Studies University of Michigan 500 South State Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1382 Dear Dr. Anderson: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31,2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecyc1e cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Thank you again for your letter. We appreciate your thoughtful input. u~ Wilbur Ross 001183 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 304 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 27, 2018 Barbara Buttenfield, Ph.D. Professor of Geography University of Colorado GUGG 110, 260 UCB Boulder, CO 80309-0260 Dear Dr. Buttenfie1d: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me.aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31,2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecyc1e cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Thank you again for your letter. We appreciate your thoughtful input. Sincerely, ()~~ Wilbur Ross 001184 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 305 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 27,2018 Peter W. Glynn, Ph.D. Thomas W. Ford Professor of Engineering Stanford University Huang Engineering Center 359A Stanford, CA 94305 Dear Dr. Glynn: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lif~cycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Thank you again for your letter. We appreciate your thoughtful input. Sincerely, W~~ Wilbur Ross 001185 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 306 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 27,2018 D. Sunshine Hillygus, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science Director, Duke Initiative on Survey Methodology Duke University 203 Gross Hall - Box 90204 Durham, NC 27708 Dear Dr. Hillygus: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Thank you again for your letter. We appreciate your thoughtful input. Sincerely, UJk.~ Wilbur Ross 001186 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 307 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 27,2018 Juan Pablo Hourcade, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Computer Science University oflowa 14 MacLean Hall Iowa City, IA 52242 Dear Dr. Hourcade: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31,2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Thank you again for your letter. We appreciate your thoughtful input. Sincerely, CJ~~ Wilbur Ross 001187 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 308 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 27,2018 Ms. Kathryn Pettit Senior Research Associate Metropolitan Housing and Communities Policy Center The Urban Institute 2100 M Street, NW Washington, DC 20037Dear Ms. Pettit: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my -highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Thank you again for your letter. We appreciate your thoughtful input. Sincerely, LJ~ Wilbur Ross 001188 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 309 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 27,2018 Allison Plyer, ScD Chief Demographer The Data Center at Nonprofit Knowledge Works 1600 Constance Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Dear Dr. Plyer: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1,2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, process~s, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Thank you again for your letter. We appreciate your thoughtful input. Sincerely, CJ~rL Wilbur Ross 001189 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 310 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington. D.C. 20230 February 27, 2018 Roberto Rigobon, Ph.D. Society of Sloan Fellows Professor of Applied Economics MIT Sloan School of Management 100 Main Street, Building E62, Room E62-515 Cambridge, MA 02139 Dear Dr. Rigobon: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Thank you again for your letter. We appreciate your thoughtful input. Sincerely, Wilbur Ross 001190 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 311 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 27, 2018 Andrew Samwick, Ph.D. Professor of Economics Director, The Nelson A. Rockefeller Center Dartmouth College 6082 Rockefeller Hall Hanover, NH 03755 Dear Dr. Samwick: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycIe cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Thank you again for your letter. We appreciate your thoughtful input. Sincerely, U~~ Wilbur Ross 001191 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 312 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 February 21,2018 Mr. Kenneth D. Simonson Chief Economist The Associated General Contractors of America 2300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300 Arlington, VA 22201 Dear Mr. Simonson: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a full, fair, and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I reported back to Congress last October after I conducted a rigorous deep dive to produce a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate as well as a thorough review of Census programming and financial management. I have assembled a multidisciplinary team to address and remedy concerns expressed by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional members. In addition, I have put into place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Thank you again for your letter. We appreciate your thoughtful input. Sincerely, LJ~~ Wilbur Ross 001192 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 6/08/18 Page 313 of 440 - UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Economics and Statistics Administration ?g U.S. Census Bureau mm or Office of the Director Washington. DC 20233-0001 February 28, 2018 The Honorable Jon Tester United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Tester: Thank you for your staff? 3 recent inquiry regarding the Department of Justice?s request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. We appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The US. Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of ustice?s request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high- quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please contact our Of?ce of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs at 301-763-6100. Sincerely, 73V Ron S. Jannin Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Director CUnited States? ensus Bureau 001 19gensusgov Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 314 of 440 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL PRE-DECISIONAL DRAFT As part of his decision-making process, Secretary Ross spoke to a number of different stakeholders about the Department of Justice’s request to reinstate the citizenship question on the 2020 Decennial. These notes attempt to memorialize those conversations. These are not verbatim transcripts and each summary reflects the recollections of attendees from the Department of Commerce. Every effort has been made to ensure these notes are an accurate reflection of Secretary Ross’s conversations with stakeholders. Senator Brian Schatz (D. HI) On February 28, 2018, Secretary Ross and members of his staff spoke to Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii. Secretary Ross thanked Senator Schatz for helping confirm Assistant Secretary Jacobs and noted the importance of a continued positive relationship between NOAA and the State of Hawaii. Senator Schatz stated that he was concerned about the potential addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 Decennial Census primarily on the ground that the question had never been asked before. Secretary Ross explained the process through which the potential addition of a new question was considered and reassured the Senator that process was underway. Secretary Ross also corrected the Senator’s misperception about the question’s novelty, noting that variations of the question were included on the Decennial Census from 1820 through 1950, and that citizenship questions were also included on the American Community Survey. Secretary Ross asked the Senator whether he had any concerns that were unique to the State of Hawaii, and Senator Schatz responded that he did not. Senator Schatz thanked the Secretary for his time and careful consideration of the question, and the call concluded.  The question has never been asked 001194 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 315 of 440 A nyc V votes Voter Assistance Advisory Committee 100 Church Street. 12'" Floor New York. NY 10007 tel 212.409.1800 I www.nyccfb.lnfo/nycvotes o March 6, 20Ul f"1 >c f"1 The Honorable Wilbur Ross Secretary of Commerce U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20230 n c:: ::! < f"1 N g: n ;Q f"1 ;;;! ::!? ;::; w o N Dear Secretary Ross: I am chair of the New York City Voter Assistance Advisory Committee (VAAC), an arm of the New York City Campaign Finance ~oard, an independent agency of the City of New York. I write on behalf of the VAAC to oppose the recent request by the Departmen(of Justice to add a question on citizenship to the questionnaire for the 2020 Census. The VAAC is mandated by the New York City Charter to encourage and facilitate voter registration ,and votil).gby all residents of New York City. Specifically, we are required by the Charter to identify groups who are underrepresented among those who are registered and voting, and to work to increase participation by these residents in the democratic process. With plarining for the 2020 Census. nearly complete, no question regarding citizenship has been tested or made available for public review. We are concemedthat asking respondents to report their citizenship status will significantly depress participation by these underrepresented groups in the Census, resulting in a population undercount. The undercount will disproportionately harm underrepresented groups, their neighborhoods, and our entire city. It will threaten the representation in Congress of communities that are already underrepresented and who we are mandated to serve. The Census Bureau is obligated under the Constitution to determine "the whole number of persons in each state." This predictable, preventable undercount will represent a failure to discharge the Bureau's Constitutional mandate. In addition, the JusticeDepartment's request for this data as necessary to ensure compliance with Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act is not accurate. The V pting Rights Act was enacted to protect fair and effective representation for all communities, and collecting citizenship information will actually undermine this goal. Gommunities that are undercounted will be deprived of their fair representation when legislative seats are apportioned and district .lines drawn. 001195 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 316 of 440 Secretary Ross Page 2 March 2, 2018 Fair, accurate electoral representation depends on valid Census data. Adding a citizenship question would defeat that goal, violate the Constitution, and undermine the purposes of the Voting Rights Act. We urge you to reject the Justice Department's request. Sincerely, Naomi B. Zauderer Chair Cc: Committee Members 001196 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 317 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington. D.C. 202:;30 March 23,2018 Ms. Naomi B. Zauderer Voter Assistance Advisory Committee NYC Votes 100 Church Street, 12th Floor New York, NY 1007 Dear Ms. Zauderer: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate you taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I now have in place the people, processes, and programs to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please .contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, u~Clo-Wilbur Ross 001197 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 318 of 440 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL PRE-DECISIONAL DRAFT As part of his decision-making process, Secretary Ross spoke to a number of different stakeholders about the Department of Justice’s request to reinstate the citizenship question on the 2020 Decennial. These notes attempt to memorialize those conversations. These are not verbatim transcripts and each summary reflects the recollections of attendees from the Department of Commerce. Every effort has been made to ensure these notes are an accurate reflection of Secretary Ross’s conversations with stakeholders. Senator Tom Carper (D. DE) On March 12, 2018, Secretary Ross and members of his staff spoke to Senator Carper and two members of his staff – Brian Papp and Richard Colley. The Senator thanked Secretary Ross for the opportunity to discuss DOJ’s request to reinstate a citizenship question on the Decennial Census. The Senator noted that as a Senator from a single district state, he does not share concerns about redistricting that members of Congress from other states may have. Senator Carper noted that his concerns focused on Delaware’s economy and its ability to remain competitive in business. Senator Carper then noted that the position of Census Director was vacant, but that he believed that the Acting Director and Acting Deputy Director were both well regarded and that “everyone loves” them. He further noted that Secretary Ross knew them well and hoped he would consider them to be permanent candidates for the positions. Senator Carper offered to work with the Secretary to help Dr. Jarmin and Dr. Lamas through the confirmation process by promptly holding hearings (he sits on the Committee with jurisdiction over the confirmation process) and moving their nominations forward. Senator Carper then referenced the joint letter he sent with Senator Feinstein on January 5, 2018, expressing concern about reinstating the citizenship question. His main concern, however, was with the negative effect on the Non-Response Follow-Up operation (NRFU), which historically has had a low response rate. Overall the Senator shared his support for an accurate census. He asked that the Secretary consider that adding a new question requires months of testing, cost overrun implications, and should seek a better return on response rates than having to enumerate. The call ended with the Senator stressing the importance of getting the census “done right.”     Lower response rate/higher NRFU Acting leadership Testing Higher costs 001198 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 319 of 440 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL PRE-DECISIONAL DRAFT As part of his decision-making process, Secretary Ross spoke to a number of different stakeholders about the Department of Justice’s request to reinstate the citizenship question on the 2020 Decennial. These notes attempt to memorialize those conversations. These are not verbatim transcripts and each summary reflects the recollections of attendees from the Department of Commerce. Every effort has been made to ensure these notes are an accurate reflection of Secretary Ross’s conversations with stakeholders. Senator Tom Cotton (R. AR) On March 12, 2018, Secretary Ross and members of his staff spoke with Senator Cotton of Arkansas. Senator Cotton stated that he supports the reinstatement of a citizenship question on the 2020 Decennial Census. He said that such a question is necessary in order to ensure that DOJ has sufficiently accurate data to enforce Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Senator Cotton also stated that such a question was not unprecedented. He noted that the question appeared on the Decennial Census until 1950 and that a citizenship question is currently included in the ACS survey. Senator Cotton stated that he believed the data would be more precise and accurate if it was collected through the Decennial Census. Senator Cotton indicated that he believed the Census Bureau makes clear that any answers collected from respondents would not be shared with law enforcement. Senator Cotton noted that the reinstatement of the question was a common sense call. When asked about concerns unique to Arkansas, Senator Cotton stated that there are two communities that may be impacted by the reinstatement of a citizenship question: (1) Marshallese Islanders who live in Arkansas and (2) the poultry producers in Arkansas who rely on immigrant workers. Senator Cotton’s point about Marshallese Islanders focused more on their “hard-to-count” status than on the citizenship question itself. Senator Cotton thanked Secretary Ross for taking the time to discuss the census with him, and the call concluded.     Accurate data for enforcement of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act Question has been asked in the past Accurate data Question is already asked in other surveys 001199 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 320 of 440 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL PRE-DECISIONAL DRAFT As part of his decision-making process, Secretary Ross spoke to a number of different stakeholders about the Department of Justice’s request to reinstate the citizenship question on the 2020 Decennial. These notes attempt to memorialize those conversations. These are not verbatim transcripts and each summary reflects the recollections of attendees from the Department of Commerce. Every effort has been made to ensure these notes are an accurate reflection of Secretary Ross’s conversations with stakeholders. Senator Ted Cruz (R. TX) On March 12, 2018, Secretary Ross and members of his staff spoke to Senator Ted Cruz. The Senator thanked the Secretary for his time and noted that he sent a letter supporting DOJ’s request to reinstate the citizenship question to the Decennial Census. The Senator stated that it makes sense to ask a citizenship question and that granting DOJ’s request would be a good decision. Senator Cruz noted that the citizenship question was immensely important for many public policy questions including social services, welfare, education, voting, and others. He believes that accurate data enables policymakers to make better policy decisions. Senator Cruz also noted that there was a lot of variance in the estimates provided on citizen voting age population. Senator Cruz stated that he did not believe that interest groups opposing the question on the ground that it would discourage participation was based in fact. Senator Cruz noted that the American Community Survey (ACS) contains a citizenship question and that the Census Bureau has long collected citizenship information. Senator Cruz discounted the risk of litigation, stating that the attorneys general who provided their views on the reinstatement of a citizenship question would not necessarily litigate if the question is added. Senator Cruz next noted that sound public policy mandates the ability to determine who lives in a country, and that it is important to maintain accurate data about this. Senator Cruz noted that there have often been political differences over the census. For example, some believe that the Census Bureau should rely more on statistical sampling. Senator Cruz has significant concerns about statistical sampling since it can be manipulated. Senator Cruz referenced a prior conversation with the Secretary about the Census Bureau but he did not provide details. Senator Cruz noted that the Secretary was given the responsibility by the Constitution to collect accurate data, and the data is less than accurate now. Senator Cruz stated that if the Secretary reinstated the citizenship question on the Decennial Census, he would be on a firm foundation to do so.     Accuracy Need for citizen voting age population Will not decrease response rate Improves public policy decisions 001200 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 321 of 440 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL PRE-DECISIONAL DRAFT As part of his decision-making process, Secretary Ross spoke to a number of different stakeholders about the Department of Justice’s request to reinstate the citizenship question on the 2020 Decennial. These notes attempt to memorialize those conversations. These are not verbatim transcripts and each summary reflects the recollections of attendees from the Department of Commerce. Every effort has been made to ensure these notes are an accurate reflection of Secretary Ross’s conversations with stakeholders. Attorney General Jim Hood (D. MS) On March 12, 2018, Secretary Ross and his staff spoke with Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood. The Attorney General expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to provide input on the Department of Justice’s request to add the citizenship question to the 2020 Decennial Census. Attorney General Hood noted that he opposed the reinstatement of a citizenship question on the Decennial Census for the reasons set forth in the February 12, 2018 letter that he signed (but did not write). He stated that the intent of the census is to count everyone, and that reinstating the citizenship question may lower response rates. AG Hood expressed concern that a number of migrant workers on sweet potato farms in the hills near Tupelo (in Northeast Mississippi), the sweet potato capital of the world, may be afraid to answer a citizenship question on the 2020 Decennial Census. AG Hood noted that sweet potato farms were a large source of revenue for Mississippi farmers. AG Hood noted that migrants come and go, and in addition to those who may be afraid to answer, some may be merely hesitant. AG Hood noted that he believed that migrants generally hesitate to provide information to the federal government about their immigration status. AG Hood noted that the intent of the census is to count everyone in the state. AG Hood referenced the portion of the February 12 letter that threatened injunctive relief should the Secretary add a citizenship question to the 2020 Decennial Census and noted that he was not sure he would join such a request. He stated that the injunctive relief sentiment seemed to come from the larger states, and that an injunction if granted would tie the issue up in litigation, which would not be good for anyone. AG Hood restated his preference for a simple short form census, and noted that it would be a waste of resources. AG Hood ended the call by thanking Secretary Ross for taking the time to call him on this issue, noting that during his 14 years as Attorney General, he has never known another Secretary who has dedicated as much time to the census. AG Hood noted that it was good for the Secretary to take the time to make calls to stakeholders and assess the risks associated with granting DOJ’s request.    Fear in immigrant community Government mistrust Litigation risk and costs 001201 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 322 of 440 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL PRE-DECISIONAL DRAFT As part of his decision-making process, Secretary Ross spoke to a number of different stakeholders about the Department of Justice’s request to reinstate the citizenship question on the 2020 Decennial. These notes attempt to memorialize those conversations. These are not verbatim transcripts and each summary reflects the recollections of attendees from the Department of Commerce. Every effort has been made to ensure these notes are an accurate reflection of Secretary Ross’s conversations with stakeholders. Senator Ron Johnson (R. WI) On March 12, 2018, Secretary Ross and members of his staff spoke with Senator Johnson of Wisconsin. Senator Johnson stated that he supports the reinstatement of a citizenship question to the 2020 Decennial Census. He noted that the question would be helpful in making determinations about federal welfare benefits and voting rights. Senator Johnson noted that there would likely be political pushback if the citizenship question is reinstated, and he noted that he expected the Department and the Census Bureau to be able to answer questions about how the Census Bureau planned to conduct a full enumeration if the citizenship question is reinstated on the Decennial Census. Senator Johnson noted that he was considering holding a hearing to discuss and better understand the facts supporting reinstatement, should the Secretary exercise his discretion to reinstate the question. When asked about concerns unique to Wisconsin, Senator Johnson noted that the dairy industry in Wisconsin relies on immigrant workers. Senator Johnson also raised the issue of steel tariffs and the potential impact of those tariffs in Wisconsin. Senator Johnson thanked Secretary Ross for taking the time to discuss the census with him, and the call concluded.   Improves public policy decisions Complete enumeration 001202 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 323 of 440 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL PRE-DECISIONAL DRAFT As part of his decision-making process, Secretary Ross spoke to a number of different stakeholders about the Department of Justice’s request to reinstate the citizenship question on the 2020 Decennial. These notes attempt to memorialize those conversations. These are not verbatim transcripts and each summary reflects the recollections of attendees from the Department of Commerce. Every effort has been made to ensure these notes are an accurate reflection of Secretary Ross’s conversations with stakeholders. Attorney General Jeff Landry (R. LA) On March 12,2018, Secretary Ross and members of his staff spoke to Attorney General Jeff Landry of Louisiana. The AG thanked the Secretary for taking the time to speak about DOJ’s request to add the citizenship question to the Decennial Census. The AG noted that his views supporting reinstatement of a citizenship question on the Decennial Census were set forth and best stated in the February 8, 2018 letter he sent to the Secretary. AG Landry noted that states have a lot of flexibility when it comes to redistricting, and having accurate data about citizen voting age population would better inform the state legislatures charged with carrying out the task of redistricting. AG Landry further noted his belief that the average resident on the streets of Louisiana believed that the census should ask about citizenship and that it was a no brainer. AG Landry stated that inclusion of the question would not be unprecedented. He noted that the following state attorneys general likely shared his view that the Secretary should reinstate a citizenship question on the 2020 Decennial Census: Steve Marshall (AL), Tim Fox (MT), Derek Schmidt (KS), and Doug Peterson (NE). AG Landry further noted that the Solicitor General of Texas also likely supported reinstatement of the question while Attorney General Rutledge of Arkansas seemed opposed to reinstating the citizenship question but had taken the matter under advisement.    Question has been asked in the past Need for citizen voting age population Fairer redistricting 001203 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 324 of 440 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL PRE-DECISIONAL DRAFT As part of his decision-making process, Secretary Ross spoke to a number of different stakeholders about the Department of Justice’s request to reinstate the citizenship question on the 2020 Decennial. These notes attempt to memorialize those conversations. These are not verbatim transcripts and each summary reflects the recollections of attendees from the Department of Commerce. Every effort has been made to ensure these notes are an accurate reflection of Secretary Ross’s conversations with stakeholders. Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D. NY) On March 12, 2018, Secretary Ross and members of his staff spoke to Representative Maloney. The Congresswoman thanked the Secretary for his time and noted that she looked forward to receiving responses to the questions she submitted after her October 2017 hearing. She stated that she appreciated the Secretary’s commitment to a full and accurate census, but noted that she opposed any late changes to the questions on the 2020 Decennial Census questionnaire. Congresswoman Maloney further stated that she feared that undocumented immigrants would not answer the questions if asked for citizenship status. She noted that she understood that the Secretary would need to make his decision about which questions appeared on the Decennial Census questionnaire by March 31. Congresswoman Maloney noted that new questions are usually tested and expressed concern that the addition of any new presumably untested citizenship question would be counterproductive. Congresswoman Maloney described the perceived fear of deportation in the immigrant community. Congresswoman Maloney discussed the need to zero in on getting a permanent Director and a Deputy Director at the Census Bureau. She encouraged the Secretary and Under Secretary Kelley to put lots of effort into the search and to work with the acting Director and Deputy Director, both of whom have impressed the Congresswoman. Congresswoman Maloney suggested that maybe the two acting officials should be made permanent, but that there had been no recommendation to do so to date. Congresswoman Maloney next discussed the status of hiring partnership specialists, and the Secretary informed her that he had hired 1,000, which is 200 more than in 2010. Congresswoman Maloney then reiterated her concern that the census should not contain a citizenship question due to high levels of government mistrust. She further noted that she expected there would be lots of pushback if a citizenship question is reinstated on the Decennial Census. Congresswoman Maloney discussed the importance of the 2nd Avenue subway in New York and plans for public-private partnerships to move the project forward. The Secretary recommended she speak with Secretary Chao because transportation projects are generally the purview of the Department of Transportation.      Lower response rate Testing Government mistrust Acting leadership Partnership specialists 001204 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 325 of 440 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL PRE-DECISIONAL DRAFT As part of his decision-making process, Secretary Ross spoke to a number of different stakeholders about the Department of Justice’s request to reinstate the citizenship question on the 2020 Decennial. These notes attempt to memorialize those conversations. These are not verbatim transcripts and each summary reflects the recollections of attendees from the Department of Commerce. Every effort has been made to ensure these notes are an accurate reflection of Secretary Ross’s conversations with stakeholders. Attorney General Tom Miller (D. IA) On March 12, 2018, Secretary Ross and his staff spoke with Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller. The Attorney General stated his opposition to the addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 Decennial Census. He discussed the importance of the census and Iowa’s reliance on its results with total and absolute credibility. His objection to the addition of the question centers around “the human nature of immigrants,” and he noted that immigrants feel a significant amount of anxiety about answering this question. They fear giving information to the federal government. The Attorney General also expressed concern about the lack of testing for a citizenship question. He noted the requirement that there be testing on new questions. And he also noted that there are other ways that DOJ may be able to get citizenship information and conjectured as to whether the information is actually critical. During the call, Attorney General Miller noted his appreciation of the President’s support for DACA reform.    Fear in immigrant community Government mistrust Testing 001205 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 326 of 440 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL PRE-DECISIONAL DRAFT As part of his decision-making process, Secretary Ross spoke to a number of different stakeholders about the Department of Justice’s request to reinstate the citizenship question on the 2020 Decennial. These notes attempt to memorialize those conversations. These are not verbatim transcripts and each summary reflects the recollections of attendees from the Department of Commerce. Every effort has been made to ensure these notes are an accurate reflection of Secretary Ross’s conversations with stakeholders. Dr. Steven Camarota, Director of Research for the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) On March 13, 2018, Secretary Ross and members of his staff spoke with Dr. Steven Camarota, Director of Research for the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS). Dr. Camarota thanked the Secretary for the opportunity to share his thoughts on DOJ’s request to add the citizenship question to the Decennial Census. Dr. Camarota noted that as a general matter, researchers like him want to work with the broadest data sets possible because broader data sets allow for higher quality analysis. Dr. Camarota noted that the ACS data does not provide local block level (CVAP) information, and that this information can only be obtained through the Decennial Census. He believes local level data can serve as a benchmark to compare the accuracy of the data obtained through the ACS. Dr. Camarota also noted that any decrease in response rate resulting from the addition of a citizenship question could be mitigated through surveys. Dr. Camarota stated that local level data is necessary because it can inform a wide range of public policy matters, including voter turnout rate, registration rate, and where to locate polling places. It can also help estimate migration and better understand migration patterns. Dr. Camarota stated that concerns about decreased participation are unfounded and that citizenship questions are currently included on a number of surveys, including the ACS, the Population Survey, and Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP). Dr. Camarota noted that this data is used to research issues like unemployment, welfare, healthcare, and others. Dr. Camarota also noted that although he is aware of a general sentiment that the addition of a citizenship question to the Decennial Census would decrease response rates, he has not seen any evidence to that effect. If the Secretary chooses to add the citizenship question, Dr. Camarota suggested that the monthly current population survey could be used to determine whether it was the addition of that question that caused response rates to decrease or whether response rates had already decreased at the start of the current presidential administration. Finally, Dr. Camarota added that the citizenship question can help localities better plan for the future, and suggested additional data points that could be collected through additional questions about foreign born respondents on future Decennial Censuses.       More data leads to better analysis Current local level data is insufficient Question is already asked in other surveys Will lead to better benchmarking Will not decrease response rate Improves public policy decisions 001206 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 327 of 440 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL PRE-DECISIONAL DRAFT As part of his decision-making process, Secretary Ross spoke to a number of different stakeholders about the Department of Justice’s request to reinstate the citizenship question on the 2020 Decennial. These notes attempt to memorialize those conversations. These are not verbatim transcripts and each summary reflects the recollections of attendees from the Department of Commerce. Every effort has been made to ensure these notes are an accurate reflection of Secretary Ross’s conversations with stakeholders. Vanita Gupta, President & CEO, Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights On March 13, 2018, Secretary Ross and members of his staff spoke to Vanita Gupta, President and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. Ms. Gupta thanked the Secretary for the opportunity to share her thoughts and views on the Department of Justice’s request to add the citizenship question to the 2020 Decennial Census. Ms. Gupta stated that she opposed adding the citizenship question to the Decennial Census. Ms. Gupta noted that as the former acting head of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice (which requested the addition of the question in December 2012), she knew personally that the ACS citizenship data on which DOJ has relied to enforce the Voting Rights Act (“VRA”) was sufficient to do so. Ms. Gupta further noted that in her current position, she kept a “close eye” on VRA enforcement litigation and her position is no different today than it was when she served at DOJ Civil Rights. Ms. Gupta next underscored her concern that adding the citizenship question would have a chilling effect on the immigrant population, undermine the efforts of the Census Bureau to conduct a complete and accurate census, lead to expensive litigation, and cause a devastating impact on potential partnership opportunities. She stated her concern that all of these issues would drive up costs. Ms. Gupta believes that conducting a Decennial Census is a non-partisan effort and that good work can be done. Ms. Gupta suggested that the Secretary speak to former Census Directors, and concluded by offering herself as a resource. Ms. Gupta wants to be “all-in” to help conduct a successful census.     ACS data is sufficient Lower response rate Litigation risk and costs Confidentiality concerns 001207 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 328 of 440 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL PRE-DECISIONAL DRAFT As part of his decision-making process, Secretary Ross spoke to a number of different stakeholders about the Department of Justice’s request to reinstate the citizenship question on the 2020 Decennial. These notes attempt to memorialize those conversations. These are not verbatim transcripts and each summary reflects the recollections of attendees from the Department of Commerce. Every effort has been made to ensure these notes are an accurate reflection of Secretary Ross’s conversations with stakeholders. Jerry Howard, CEO the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) On March 13, 2018, Secretary Ross and members of his staff spoke Gerald “Jerry” Howard, CEO of the National Association of Home builders (NAHB). Mr. Howard indicated that even though his association does not have a position on DOJ’s request to add a citizenship question to the Decennial Census, his organization wants the census to be transparent and to succeed. Mr. Howard then asked about ongoing lumber negotiations and stated that he would follow up with information from NAHB that will be sent separately to Commerce staff. 001208 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 329 of 440 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL PRE-DECISIONAL DRAFT As part of his decision-making process, Secretary Ross spoke to a number of different stakeholders about the Department of Justice’s request to reinstate the citizenship question on the 2020 Decennial. These notes attempt to memorialize those conversations. These are not verbatim transcripts and each summary reflects the recollections of attendees from the Department of Commerce. Every effort has been made to ensure these notes are an accurate reflection of Secretary Ross’s conversations with stakeholders. Ditas Kitague, California Census Coordinator; Dan Torres, Director of Immigrant Integration On March 13, 2018, Secretary Ross and members of his staff spoke to Ditas Kitague, the California Census Coordinator, and Dan Torres, the Director of Immigrant Integration. Keely Bosler, the Cabinet Secretary to Governor Jerry Brown, was scheduled to join the discussion but was unable to do so. Ms. Kitague and Mr. Torres thanked the Secretary for the opportunity to share their views, and reiterated their commitment to helping the Census Bureau obtain a complete and accurate count of the population. Ms. Kitague noted that this is her third Decennial Census. She noted that California presents significant issues with online self-response because 31 percent of California’s population is considered underconnected or not connected to the internet. Ms. Kitague noted that a telephone response option would be helpful for these groups. Ms. Kitague further noted that she is partnering with the Census Bureau to hire operational support specialists. Regarding the citizenship question, Ms. Kitague was concerned it would have a chilling effect on participation and increasing the undercounted population. She also noted that certain portions of the population in California are generally distrustful of all government agencies. Ms. Kitague noted that certain victims of the California wildfires were reluctant to provide information to the government officials providing relief and aid. Ms. Kitague did not know whether the addition of a citizenship question would amplify this distrust and depress the response rate even further, but she was not aware of any evidence that it would. Ms. Kitague noted that the addition of a citizenship question to the Decennial Census could cause confusion among the 4.7 million Californians (12% of the state’s total population) who live in households where the residents have mixed citizenship status. Ms. Kitague also noted that 10 million Californians (27% of the state’s total population) are foreign born, and of those 10 million approximately 50 percent are naturalized citizens. Mr. Torres noted that Californians were concerned that their response data would not be kept confidential and that concern over the citizenship question is likely exacerbated by Californian’s increasing distrust in government. Mr. Torres then reiterated the example of the difficulties government officials had in obtaining information from victims of the wildfires who needed relief. Mr. Torres also noted that immigrants in particular seemed afraid to seek shelter or aid from government officials.     Confidentiality concerns Lower response rate Government mistrust Confusion in mixed households 001209 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 330 of 440 I 9i - () " 0 0 / :2.:)" .... '">< == "'" !"1 !"1 n c: M1KE HUNTER ... < !"1 March 13, 2018 ATTORNEY GENERAL Re: Request to Reinstate Citizenship ,." '"~ J::: 5ii !"1 '9 ::!! .::: ~ Question "'= " U'l (") Secretary Wilbur Ross United States Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave. NW Washington, D.C., 20233 :ll: .c: on 2020 Census Questionnaire Dear Secretary Ross, As Attorneys General and Governors, we write requesting the Department of Commerce to reintroduce the question asking a person's citizenship in the long form questionnaire for the 2020 Census. Citizenship means something, and statistical information on the state of citizenship in our country is vital to the functioning of our democracy. The lack of reliable data on citizenship degrades each citizen's right to participate in free and fair elections. When legislators determine districts based on population and widlOut access to accurate statistics on citizenship, the result is d,at legally eligible voters may have their voices diluted or distorted. Matters of such constimtional importance should not be unnecessarily imperiled when the solution is as simple as a question on a census form. From 1970 until the 2010 Census, the Census Bureau provided this data by including a citizenship question on its "long form" questionnaire during each decennial census. Since this practice was discontinued in the 2010 Census, state officials have been denied access to equally reliable data. The decennial census is the besr method to collect data about citizenship. It has significant advantages over the method currently used: the American Community Survey (ACS). The ACS, for example, draws data from a significantly smaller sample size: only 1 in every 38 households is selected to participate in the survey. This smaller sample size translates to larger margins of error. Moreover, the ACS data is not temporally consistent with decennial census data. Rather, ACS data is collected over time and only later aggregated into one-year and flve-year estimates. These estimates do not align with tl,e total and voting-age population data from the decennial census. To comply with the Constimtion's one-person, one-vote requirement, States usc the total population data from d,e decennial census. See E,Jellwe! II. Abbot!, 136 S. Ct. 1120 (2016). In the absence of citizenship information derived from the decennial census, state officials must resort to using ACS citizenship estinlates rhat do not match with the total population data provided by the Census. But tl,e ACS data is inferior, because it lacks the scope and level of detail that the decennial census provides. j\nd even if the data wete equally accurate, the ACS data come from surveys conducted at different times than the decennial census data; thus, when legislators need to draw districts that incorporate different data from both surveys, the result contains internal inconsistencies because the data sets do not mesh. This unnecessarily complicates any constitutional analysis and deprives legislators, courts, and citizens of their confidence in the districting process. 313 N,E. 21:)T S'l'HI~f.T• OKI.Il,HOMt\ CITY, OK 73105 •••• "" • (405) 521 ~3921 • FAK: (405) 521-6246 recycled paper 001210 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 331 of 440 incorporate different data from both surveys, the result contains internal inconsistencies because the data sets do not mesh. This unnecessarily complicates any constitutional analysis and deprives legislators, courts, and citizens of their confidence in the districting process. Adding a citizenship question would also alleviate courts of significant litigation. Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act has been interpreted to mandate that redistricting cannot result in racial ''vote dilution," which occurs when a racial minority is improperly deprived of a single-member district in which it could form a majority with the ability to elect the candidate of their choice. Thornburg v. GiNgles, 478 U.S. 30, 50 (1986). Courts have held that the proper metric for determining whether a racial group could constitute a majority in a single member district is the citizen voting-age population. ~es v.Ciry ofParmers BraNch, 586 F.3d 1019, 1023-24 (5th Cir. 2009); Barnett v. Ciry of Chicago, 141 F.3d 699, 704 (7th Cir. 1998); NegroN v. Ciry ofMiomi Beach, 113 F.3d 1563, 1567-69 (11th Cir. 1997); Romero v. PomONa, 883 F.2d 1418, 1426 (9th Cir. 1989), oI/Ctnlled iN pari ONother groUNds I!J1 TOWNSeNdv. HolmaN CONsultiNg Corp., 914 F.2d 1136 (9th Cir. 1990). Ths is especially important for districts with minority groups that have a large non-citizen population, because in such districts good data is necessary to ensure that the citiZeN population is large enough to elect that minority group's candidate of choice. But without access to accurate data, the States cannot obtain certainty about whether they comply with the Voting Rights Act's requirements. The result is protracted litigation and the possibility that minority populations will be unable to elect the candidate of their choice. Finally, adding a citizenship question would improve the public policy of States and municipalities. Equitably distributing voting power will translate to more equitable policies that reflect the values of the local citizenry. Citizenship still matters. It is a privilege that is important and meaningful, and not lighdy ignored. Non-citizens can be valuable members of our community, but citizenship righdy confers benefits and responsibilities that must be taken seriously. Chief among them is the right to vote. Voting is the most precious right of every citizen-it provides the means to participate, to influence, and to articulate his concerns to the government. Including a simple question in the census will impose a minimal burden on the government and the residents surveyed, but this small step will have a significant and positive impact on the policies and constitution of our great republic. But failing to accurately account for our citizenry harms the rights of our citizens, perhaps especially our minority and immigrant citizens. In order to have accurate and usable data regarding voting-age citizens in the United States, we respectfully request that the 2020 Census include a question regarding citizenship. Respectfully, Mike Hunter Attornry GeNeral of Oklahoma Derek Schmidt Attornry GeNeral of KaNSas 001211 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 332 of 440 Bill Schuette Attorney General of Michigan Cuttis T. Hill Attorney General of Indiana Douglas J. Peterson Attorney General of Nebraska Alan Wilson Attorney General of South Carolina Leslie C. Rutledge Attorney General of Arkansas Christopher M. Carr Attorney General of Georgia , Matthew C. Bevin Governor of Kentucky Herbert H. Slatery III Attorney General of Tennessee Phil Bryant Governor of Mississippi Pam Bondi Attorney General ofF lorida Patrick Morrisey . Attorney General of West Virginia 001212 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 333 of 440 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL PRE-DECISIONAL DRAFT As part of his decision-making process, Secretary Ross spoke to a number of different stakeholders about the Department of Justice’s request to reinstate the citizenship question on the 2020 Decennial. These notes attempt to memorialize those conversations. These are not verbatim transcripts and each summary reflects the recollections of attendees from the Department of Commerce. Every effort has been made to ensure these notes are an accurate reflection of Secretary Ross’s conversations with stakeholders. Arturo Vargas, NALEO On March 13, 2018, Secretary Ross and members of his staff spoke to Arturo Vargas, the Executive Director of National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund. Mr. Vargas thanked the Secretary for the opportunity to share his views on DOJ’s request to add the citizenship question to the 2020 Decennial Census. Mr. Vargas stated that he feels very strongly about encouraging participation in a census that is both safe and confidential. Mr. Vargas noted, however, that members of his community were skeptical that data provided in response to census questions would be kept confidential and that it would not be shared with other agencies. Mr. Vargas noted that it is not necessary to ask a question on citizenship because the data is collected in response to a citizenship question on the ACS, making any question on the decennial redundant. Mr. Vargas notes that ACS data is more reliable than decennial data would be because decennial data would quickly become obsolete. Mr. Vargas is concerned that the question will make it more difficult for organizations like his to encourage census participation, causing an increased need to hire enumerators. According to Mr. Vargas, adding a citizenship question will both drive up NRFU costs and simultaneously raise skepticism as to the timing of the question being added. Mr. Vargas noted that the fact that the citizenship question has not been tested would also decrease response rates (noting 18 percent of the population is Latino). To date, Mr. Vargas has heard from local trusted messengers that they are not comfortable encouraging participation in a census that contains the citizenship question given the current political environment. Mr. Vargas emphasized how important it is to obtain a complete count of the U.S. population for reapportionment and critical federal funding allocation. He concluded by asking the Secretary to decline to add the citizenship question and explained that such an act would generate goodwill and help overcome setbacks the Census Bureau has experienced over the years, including cost overruns.        Government mistrust ACS data is sufficient Inaccurate – ACS data is more accurate (ACS) Lower response rate/higher NRFU Higher costs Testing Confidentiality concerns 001213 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 334 of 440 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL PRE-DECISIONAL DRAFT As part of his decision-making process, Secretary Ross spoke to a number of different stakeholders about the Department of Justice’s request to reinstate the citizenship question on the 2020 Decennial. These notes attempt to memorialize those conversations. These are not verbatim transcripts and each summary reflects the recollections of attendees from the Department of Commerce. Every effort has been made to ensure these notes are an accurate reflection of Secretary Ross’s conversations with stakeholders. Bruce Chapman, former Director of the Census Bureau On March 15, 2018, Secretary Ross and his staff spoke with Bruce Chapman. Mr. Chapman stated that reinstating the citizenship question would make existing data on citizenship more accurate. Mr. Chapman noted that prior censuses included a question on citizenship and that when he was Director it would have been helpful to have the data on citizenship. Mr. Chapman also noted that as a general matter, it is a good idea for the Census Bureau to have data on citizenship. Mr. Chapman stated that the impact of any reduced response rate (should it exist) could be mitigated through the follow-up surveys and imputation through the use of administrative records. Mr. Chapman concluded by stating his belief that the way to obtain the most accurate data on citizenship would be to ask the question on the Decennial Census and then cross-reference responses against administrative records and other Census Bureau surveys.   Need accurate citizenship data Ask the question and use administrative records 001214 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 335 of 440 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL PRE-DECISIONAL DRAFT As part of his decision-making process, Secretary Ross spoke to a number of different stakeholders about the Department of Justice’s request to reinstate the citizenship question on the 2020 Decennial. These notes attempt to memorialize those conversations. These are not verbatim transcripts and each summary reflects the recollections of attendees from the Department of Commerce. Every effort has been made to ensure these notes are an accurate reflection of Secretary Ross’s conversations with stakeholders. Congressman Gerry Connolly (D. VA) On March 15, 2018, Secretary Ross and members of his staff spoke with Congressman Gerry Connolly of Virginia. The Congressman thanked the Secretary for the opportunity to share his thoughts and views on the Department of Justice’s request to reinstate the citizenship question on the 2020 Decennial Census. Congressman Connolly expressed his opposition to the addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 Decennial Census. Specifically, he expressed concern that his district would be impacted because it has a large number of foreign-born residents, and that immigrants generally distrust government surveys, regardless of citizenship status. Congressman Connolly noted that this concern would likely be exacerbated due to the current political climate even though the citizenship question seemed like an innocent one on its face. He cited to rumors within the immigrant community that census data would be used to increase high profile deportations by ICE. Congressman Connolly noted the example of a “beloved coach” who was detained and deported after living in the U.S. for 15 years. He also cited the example of a “dreamer” who only learned at age 16 that she had not been born in the United States. Congressman Connolly stated that the reinstatement of the question would likely discourage participation and “spook” members of the immigrant communities. Congressman Connolly also stated his concern that adding a citizenship question would make it harder for the Department and the Census Bureau to do their job of counting the entire population and that increased follow up efforts could lead to increased overall costs. Keeping the question off the Decennial Census, on the other hand, would minimize inaccuracies, streamline the process, and avoid unnecessary costs. Congressman Connolly stated that there were other mechanisms to collect citizenship data from residents, but that including a question on the Decennial Census would be an impediment to enumerating the entire population. Congressman Connolly stated that he hoped that the Department would be able to conduct a successful census. Finally, Congressman Connolly stated that the citizenship question need not be reinstated on the Decennial Census because it is already included in other surveys. Congressman Connolly did not state whether or not he had reason to believe the data collected in response to the survey questions was accurate. Regardless, he reiterated his position that the question need not be part of the Decennial Census. Congressman Connolly also noted that the Decennial Census is “special” because it is mandated by the Constitution.    Government mistrust Confidentiality concerns Lower response rate/higher NRFU 001215 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 336 of 440 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL PRE-DECISIONAL DRAFT   Higher costs Question is already asked in other surveys 001216 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 337 of 440 UNITED STATES COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS 1331 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE , NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20425 www.usccr.gov 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 March 15, 2018 Dear Dr. Jarmin: I write as one member of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, and not on behalf of the Commission as a whole, to urge that the 2020 Census include a citizenship question. I am aware that the Department of Justice has already requested the inclusion of a citizenship question in the 2020 Census so that it can properly enforce Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.1 I urge you to include a citizenship question for a similar, but not identical, reason. It is not only important that votes not be diluted on racial grounds. It is also important that all citizens in a state have their votes weighted equally, and that the votes of citizens of different states should also have roughly the same weight. When noncitizens, particularly illegal aliens, are counted as citizens for purposes of apportionment, this goal is undermined. It shifts votes away from states that have a lower percentage of non-citizens to states that have a higher percentage of noncitizens. Within states, it also shifts weight away from voters in districts with small number of non-citizens to districts with large numbers of non-citizens, and makes it easier for candidates to win in the latter districts.2 I realize that a citizenship question would not ask if an individual is in the country legally or illegally. However, it would be possible for Congress or a state to apply statistical analysis to determine what percentage of non-citizens within a state are in the country illegally and to use that information to draw legislative districts. Even if the information is imperfect, it is better than no information at all. I realize that Congress is unlikely to act to exclude illegal aliens from apportionment, particularly because states that have large number of illegal aliens would fiercely fight such a change for fear 1 Letter from Arthur E. Gary to Dr. Ron Jarmin, Dec. 12, 2017, https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4340651-Text-of-Dec-2017-DOJ-letter-to-Census.html. 2 John J. Miller, “One Citizen, One Vote,” National Review Online, December 6, 2005, https://www.nationalreview.com/blog/corner/re-one-citizen-one-vote-john-j-miller/. Counting illegal aliens in congressional apportionment creates a set of modern-day rotten boroughs – political districts with representatives who are elected by a pitifully small number of voters. Those who believe illegal aliens should count in apportionment say that they deserve representation, too. The 14th Amendment does call for apportionment to be based on “the whole number of persons” in each state. But we don’t count tourists or business travelers who are here legally; why should we count illegal aliens? 001217 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 338 of 440 UNITED STATES COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS 1331 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE , NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20425 www.usccr.gov they might lose a congressional seat. However, states are free to draw their districts based on the number of citizens present, not the number of individuals, and we should give them the data to do so.3 As the Supreme Court has said: Neither in Reynolds v. Sims nor in any other decision has this Court suggested that the States are required to include aliens, transients, short-term or temporary residents, or persons denied the vote for conviction of crime in the apportionment base by which their legislators are distributed and against which compliance with the Equal Protection Clause is to be measured. The decision to include or exclude any such group involves choices about the nature of representation with which we have been shown no constitutionally founded reason to interfere. Unless a choice is one the Constitution forbids, cf., e.g., Carrington v. Rash, 380 U.S. 89, 85 S.Ct. 775, 13 L.Ed.2d 675, the resulting apportionment base offends no constitutional bar, and compliance with the rule established in Reynolds v. Sims is to be measured thereby.4 For example, the Nebraska Constitution provides that “The basis of apportionment shall be the population excluding aliens, as shown by the next preceding federal census.”5 A Nebraska state senator has introduced a bill that would follow this provision of the Nebraska Constitution when redistricting occurs after the next Census. With reliable citizenship information available from the 2020 Census, other states may wish to follow suit. Other states will likely prefer to dilute the votes of their citizens in favor of non-citizens. But states that want to ensure that the votes of eligible voters have roughly the same weight throughout the state should be able to do so.6 Vast amounts of money and time have been expended in Section 2 “one person, one vote” litigation over the years in an effort to ensure that the votes weigh roughly the same, regardless of the voter’s race. It is at least as important to ensure that the votes of citizens are not diluted by the presence of non-citizens, particularly non-citizens who are in the country illegally. 3 See generally Patrick J. Charles, Representation Without Documentation?: Unlawfully Present Aliens, Apportionment, the Doctrine of Allegiance, and the Law, 25 BYU J. Pub. L. 35 (2011) (arguing that when the Fourteenth Amendment was adopted, the understanding was “The whole number of persons in each State cannot mean everybody on the soil at the particular time, nor exclude everybody who may happen not to be on it at the same time, and of course should be authoritatively construed by the law-making power.”). 4 Burns v. Richardson, 384 U.S. 73, 92 (1966). 5 Chris Dunker, “Murante’s proposed redistricting plan would remove non-U.S. citizens from count,” Lincoln Journal-Star, Jan. 18, 2018, http://journalstar.com/legislature/murante-s-proposed-redistricting-plan-would-removenon-u-s/article_98fc3de3-b11c-5c70-b571-bc01a813eb8a.html. 6 Charles, supra note 3, at 42. [O]nly through the elective franchise, the right to petition, and the legislative process can state legislatures and municipal governments be made to apportion according to citizenship. However, such encouragement starts with the citizens themselves, for only in response to their voice and opinion will state and municipal governments take action. In exercising this voice, it should be emphasized that not only does apportionment according to citizen interests ensure that every citizen’s voting power is equal, but it serves as a vehicle for petitioning Congress to remedy the Census Bureau’s counting of unlawful aliens for apportionment purposes. 001218 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 339 of 440 UNITED STATES COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS 1331 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE , NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20425 www.usccr.gov Furthermore, this data would be useful for the citizens of the United States, especially given the now nearly two-decades-long national argument over immigration. How many non-citizens are in the country? How many are in the country compared to when the question was asked on the 2000 Census? What percentage are likely in the country illegally? Does it appear that noncitizens naturalize relatively quickly? All of this information is important for the American people to have. Perhaps it would alleviate concerns that there is such a large illegal immigrant problem that any amnesty is almost unthinkable. Perhaps it would reveal that naturalization is not proceeding as quickly as we would like, and that there might be something that can be done to speed the process. There would likely be interesting surprises in the data for everyone. But without the data, we cannot address any of this. Lastly, if the citizenship data is collected, and if more states use it in redistricting, it would send a salutary message to our elected representatives: You are elected to represent American citizens. It appears some of our elected representatives forget this from time to time. It is also in the interests of certain organizations to blur the distinction between citizens and non-citizens. But it is a very important distinction, and one we should maintain, in part to encourage those who live among us but have not yet become part of our polity through naturalization to do so. Sincerely, Peter Kirsanow Commissioner 001219 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 6/08/18 Page 340 of 440 KW UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - . Economics and Statistics Administration a U.S. Census Bureau Office of the Director Washington. DC 20233-0001 March 20, 2018 The Honorable Peter Kirsanow Commissioner United State Commission on Civil Rights 1331 Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20425 Dear Commissioner Kirsanow: Thank you for your recent inquiry regarding the US Department of Justice?s (DOJ) request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. We appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The US. Department of Commerce (DOC) is conducting an orderly review of the request. The DOC is required by law to submit the proposed ?nal list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high- quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please contact our Of?ce of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs at 301-763-6100. Sincerely, 2% Ron S. Jarmin Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Director (United States? ensus Bureau . Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 341 of 440 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL PRE-DECISIONAL DRAFT As part of his decision-making process, Secretary Ross spoke to a number of different stakeholders about the Department of Justice’s request to reinstate the citizenship question on the 2020 Decennial. These notes attempt to memorialize those conversations. These are not verbatim transcripts and each summary reflects the recollections of attendees from the Department of Commerce. Every effort has been made to ensure these notes are an accurate reflection of Secretary Ross’s conversations with stakeholders. Dr. Steven Murdock (Former Census Bureau Director, 2008-2009) On March 15, 2018, Secretary Ross and his staff spoke to Dr. Steve Murdock, a former Census Bureau Director from 2008-2009. Dr. Murdock stated that he opposed the reinstatement of a citizenship question on the 2020 Decennial Census, noting that he did not believe that asking the question would make the census more accurate. Dr. Murdock stated that based on anecdotal information he received in connection with his research in the state of Texas, a large group of unidentified residents would go underground if the Decennial Census includes a citizenship question. Dr. Murdock noted that the Decennial Census was “key” because it decides how representatives are apportioned. To do so, a completed and accurate count is required. Dr. Murdock then stated that samples, such as those collected through the American Community Survey, are generally accurate. Because the census is not just a sample and because all residents receive it, it is harder to obtain accurate data than it is to obtain accurate data through surveys. Dr. Murdock cited to an undercount in Houston that resulted from a lack of willingness to respond to the Decennial Census. Dr. Murdock repeated his belief that the fact that everyone is required to respond to the Decennial questionnaire necessarily decreases the accuracy of the responsive data. Dr. Murdock further stated that longer questionnaires generally elicited lower rates of response, but that he was not sure there was a “breaking point” at which response rates were certain to trail off. Dr. Murdock noted that length and content of questions and questionnaires all impact response rates – the longer they are, the lower the response rates. Dr. Murdock stated that a long Decennial Census questionnaire would increase the likelihood of an inaccurate count and a less representative congress. It could also negatively impact redistricting and the federal and state programs that use census data. Dr. Murdock noted that the census was “not a secret” and that if there is a negative response to the reinstatement of a citizenship question, it would not take long for that sentiment to ripple through the community. Dr. Murdock noted that the Hispanic community in particular would be concerned. Dr. Murdock acknowledged that there was no clear data to support this sentiment, but that he was nevertheless concerned about the potential reinstatement of the citizenship question.      Lower response rate Accurate data Government mistrust ACS and other surveys more accurate Fairer redistricting 001221 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 342 of 440 LATINO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 0 ,."'" >< ,." 111111111111111111 c: =< ,." N N '",." ~ ,." ~ -l The Honorable Wilbur L. Ross Secretary of Commerce U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 CD ::I!: >:::0 (") March 19, 2018 ....• = (") ;:0 ~ ;:0 ~ V1 0- Dear Secretary Ross: On behalf of the Latino Community Foundation (LCF), we strongly urge you to reject the inclusion of a citizenship question to the 2020 Census. Ensuring a fair and accurate count for California's Latino community is of upmost importance to LCF, and this ill-timed, ill-advised addition will threaten that count for the state's largest ethnic group. LCF is the premier statewide foundation focused on unleashing the power of Latinos in California. We fulfill our mission by building a movement of civically engaged philanthropic leaders, investing in Latino-led organizations, and increasing political participation of Latinos. To accelerate impact for the Latino families we serve, it is imperative that we are also leveraging public dollars available to realize our mission. This is especially important as over five million Latinos in the state live in hard-to-count communities, due in part to immigration status. As the Latino population in California continues to grow, greater federal dollars are required to support this growth. Including a citizenship question to the census will add to an extensive list of concerns that can and will suppress Latino participation. Increased immigration enforcement, anti-immigrant rhetoric in our political discourse, and privacy concerns have already meshed together to create a climate of fear and aversion of the federal government. In fact, a recent poll commissioned by LCF showed that over 50% of California's Latinos believe that their responses to the census might be shared with inunigration authorities. The U.S. Census is a cornerstone of our democracy. It is responsible for distributing $76 billion in federal funds to California and the method in which we ensure our political representation. A fair and accurate count is necessary for California's Latino community to assert their rightful claim to resources and political voice. We ask that you not include the citizenship question and maintain the integrity of this important civic duty for all people, regardless of inunigration status. Should you have any further questions, please contact Christian Arana, LCF Policy Director, at carana@latinocf.org. Respectfully, t?_eJacqueline Martinez Garce! Chief Executive Officer Christian Arana . Policy Director 235 Montgomery Street. Suite 1160 I San Francisco, CA 94104 I T 415.236.4020 I F 415.870.2678 I E into@latinoct.org I W latinoct.org 001222 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 343 of 440 atottgrt.a.a of tqt lltttitdl ~tatt.a lilaa4inginn, !lor 2D515 March 20, 2018 o The Honorable Wilbur L. Ross, Jr. Secretary U.S. Department of Commerce 140 I Constitution Ave, NW Washington, D.C. 20230 (/) ~ \.',.".1 ::g n c:: ';:;>.:;0 :2 '" ~ (I) .~ ~ ~ -I R\ Dear Secretary Ross: "'" _ i.! .• We urge you to reject any attempt to include a question regarding U.S. citizenship in ie Decennial Census. Including such a question will lead to an increase in inaccurate responses and will depress response rates. As representatives of New York City, we rely on 'accurate census data, and an inaccurate decennial census count will have a devastating impact on our ability to . serve our constituents and ensure that they receive the resources they need. 2Gto The City of New York estimates that approximately 2.6 percent of its residents, or 225,000 people, were not counted in the 2010 Decennial Census. Administering the decennial census is already a challenge in New York City, which has a high percentage of communities that are deemed "hard-to-count" by the Census Bureau: persons who do not speak English fluently, lower income persons, homeless persons, undocumented immigrants, young mobile persons, children, etc. Recent qualitative data released by the Census Bureau shows that survey respondents expressed "unprecedented" levels of concern with the confidentiality of their data and who has access to their responses regarding immigration. These concerns caused respondents to provide incorrect or incomplete information in an effort to protect themselves and their families. Adding a question about citizenship or immigration status to the 2020 Decennial Census will only exacerbate these existing challenges. An undercount in the 2020 Decennial Census will have a devastating, decade-long impact on New York State and New York City. Data from the decennial census is used to allocate approximately $700 billion dollars to states and municipalities each fiscal year, and inaccuracies and depressed response rates in survey responses could easily lead to the misallocation of billions of dollars each fiscal year. It is our sincere hope that you will reject any attempt to add a question on citizenship to the 2020 Decennial Census. Doing so will result in depressed and inaccurate response rates, which could have a real and direct impact on the resources that New York City residents receive from the federal government over the next decade. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Sincerely, PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 001223 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 344 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 23,2018 The Honorable Grace Meng U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Meng: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to ~ubmit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, Aprj11, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, pleaSe have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, LJ~~ Wilbur Ross 001224 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 345 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 23,2018 The Honorable Jose Serrano U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Serrano: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, LJ~~ Wilbur Ross 001225 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 346 of 440 .UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington. D.C. 20230 March 23,2018 The Honorable Carolyn Maloney U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Maloney: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, lJ~~ Wilbur Ross 001226 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page angst-440 (a 0 07 8?5 March 21, 2018 The Honorable Vi?lbur L. Ross Secretary of Commerce US. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20230 . ms mama saunas? o- 88 ?t tit 88 Hint Dear Mr. Secretary, We are leaders of some of our nation?s largest and oldest nonpartisan philanthropic institutions giving hundreds of millions of dollars each year to advance the common good and improve quality of life in the United States. We have different funding priorities are ideologically diverse, and do not always agree with each other. However we have come together to support the Census Bureau?s efforts to achieve a fair and accurate census. We share a commitment to reliable and accurate data as a necessary foundation for a well- functioning government, robust civil society, and thriving business sector in the United States. Vt?th these shared interests in mind, we write to raise our profound concerns about adding a new question regarding citizenship status to the 2020 Census questionnaire. Adding such a question would undermine the accuracy of 2020 Census data. Despite the Census Bureau?s best efforts, recent decennial censuses have resulted in net undercounts of many communities, with consequences for drawing political boundaries, disbursing roughly $700 billion in federal funds annually, and facilitating business and economIc development. Adding a citizenship question without suf?cient testing further jeopardizes the quality of the upcoming census. What the Bureau learned when researching respondent con?dentiality concerns is troubling enough to warrant substantial testing of such a question. A September 20, 2017 Census Bureau memo from the Center for Survey Management noted that "fears, particularly among immigrant respondents, have increased markedly this year.? That ,mer?no further stated, "These ?ndings are particularly troubling given that they impact hard-to- count populations disproportionately, and have implications for data quality and nonresponse.? Similarly, previous Census Bureau directors have noted that adding a citizenship question without necessary testing endangers the quality of all census data because it could discourage census participation among the tens of millions of households with non-citizen members as well as have unknown impacts on other populations. The 2020 Census is so near that the once?a-decade end-to?end test arguably represents the last reasonable chance to have tested a substantial revision to the questionnaire. That test is well underway in Providence, thde island without the citizenship question being asked. Other tests, including of non-traditional addresses and languages other than English, were previously canceled due to funding limitations and uncertainty. Long-time census experts and observers are uni?ed in their belief that the decennial census has been and continues to be underfunded. . As a result, it does not seem possible that the Census Bureau could conduct a high-quality test to learn how and to what extent a new citizenship question could undermine the quality of 2020 Census data. Our institutions have appreciated 3 strong working relationship with Census Bureau staff In some cases stretching back decades. We have previously supported and are again supporting research education, outreach, and other efforts to help the Bureau ful?ll its goal of counting 001227 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 348 of 440 everyone once, only once, and in the right place. Adding a citizenship question at this late date seriously threatens any chance of achieving that goal. As it is, the Census Bureau faces daunting challenges to ful?ll its constitutional obligation to produce an accurate decennial census in 2020. Funding shortfalls, the need to develop new and unprecedented data and information infrastructure, and the lack of a Senate-con?rmed director for this ?rst high-tech census already raise worries about the Bureau's ability to produce a reliable and accurate count. Now is not the time to add a new, untested citizenship question. We would be pleased to meet with you should you like more information about our philanthropic efforts to support an accurate census or discuss the citizenship question We thank you for your consideration of these concerns and for your leadership on the census. Sincerely, Alexie Torres Executive Director Access Strategies Fund Cambridge, MA Randy Royster President and CEO Albuquerque Community Foundation Albuquerque, NM Patrick McCarthy President and Chief Executive Of?cer The Annie E. Casey Foundation Baltimore, MD Sampriti Ganguli Chief Executive Of?cer Arabella Advisors Washington, DC. Nancy R. Bagley President Arca Foundation Washington, DC. Audrey Yamamoto President Executive Director Asian Paci?c Fund San Francisco. CA Gary D. Bass Executive Director Bauman Foundation Washington, DC. Sara Kay Chief Executive Of?cer Bernard and Anne Spitzer Charitable Trust New York, NY Kathleen R. Annette President/CEO Blandin Foundation Grand Rapids, MN Antonia Hernandez President CEO California Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA I Sandra Hernandez, MD President and CEO California Health Care Foundation Oakland, CA Judy Belk President and CEO The California Wellness Foundation Los Angeles, CA Tom Chavez President/CEO Chavez Family Foundation San Francisco, CA Bob Glaves Executive Director The Chicago Bar Foundation Chicago, IL 001228 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 349 of 440' Helene D. Gayle President CEO The Chicago Community Trust Chicago, IL Michael Cheever interim President College Success Foundation Washington, DC. Alicia Philipp President Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Atlanta, GA Dolores E. Roybal Executive Director Con Alma Health Foundation Santa Fe, NM Leslie Ramyk Executive Director Conant Family Foundation Chicago, IL Yanique Redwood, President and CEO Consumer Health Foundation Washington, DC. Jeanne Whitman Bobbitt and Helen Holman Interim 00- Presidents The Dallas Foundation Dallas, TX Michael M. Parks President The Dayton Foundation Dayton, OH Joe Goldman President Democracy Fund Washington, DC. David Geenen Executive Director Doris and Victor Day Foundation Rock Island, Illinois Jennifer Leith Executive Director The Douty Foundation Philadelphia, PA James W. Head President and Chief Executive Of?cer East Bay Community Foundation Oakland, CA Melissa Beck Executive Director The Educational Foundation of America Hudson Valley, New York The Reverend Arrington Chambliss Executive Director Episcopal City Mission Boston, MA Nicky Goren President and CEO Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation Washington, DC. Angelique Power President The Field Foundation Chicago, IL Darren Walker President Ford Foundation New York, NY Kiki Jamieson President The Fund for New Jersey Princeton, NJ Marcos Vargas, Executive Director Fund for Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA David T. Abbott Executive Director The George Gund Foundation Cleveland, Ohio 001229 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 350 of 440 Gregg Behr Executive Director The Grable Foundation Pittsburgh, PA Chris Fulton Executive Director Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation Grand Rapids, MN Nancy Bales Executive Director Gray Family Foundation Portland, OR Andrew D. Kopplin President CEO Greater New Orleans Foundation New Orleans, LA Vanessa Daniel Executive Director Groundswell Fund Oakland, CA Leslie Dorosin and Rebekah Saul Butler Co-Executive Directors The Grove Foundation Los Altos, CA Jay Williams President Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Hartford, CT Micah A. Kane President and CEO Hawai?i Community Foundation Honolulu, .HI David Nicholson Executive Director Headwaters Foundation for Justice Minneapolis, MN Bridget McCandless, M.D. PresidentICEO Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City Kansas City, MO Deanna Gomby President and CEO Heising-Simons Foundation Los Altos, CA Daphne Rowe Executive Director The Hilles Fund Ardmore, PA Ann Marie Horner Board Chair The Homer Foundation Philadelphia, PA Glink Executive Director lrving Harris Foundation Chicago, lL Donald J. Howard President and CEO . The James lrvine Foundation San Francisco, CA Julia Stasch President John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Chicago, lL Ellen Alberding President Joyce Foundation Chicago, IL Jacqueline Martinez Garcel CEO Latino Community Foundation San Francisco, CA Gilda (Gigi) Pedraza Executive Director Latino Community Fund (LCF Georgia) Atlanta, Georgia Peter Bloch Garcia Executive Director Latino Community Fund of Washington State Seattle, WA 001230 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 351 of 440 Ann H. Lederer Director Lederer Foundation Lakewood, CO Caitlin Davis Executive Director Legal Foundation of Washington Seattle, WA Unmi Song President Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Chicago, lL Sol Marie Alfonso Jones Senior Program Of?cer Long island Community Foundation Melville, NY Thomas Peters, President CEO Marin Community Foundation Novato, CA Justin Maxson Executive Director Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation Winston-Salem, NC Wendy Lewis Executive Director McCune Charitable Foundation Santa Fe, NM Patricia Blakely Executive Director The Merchants Fund Philadelphia, PA Doug Stamm Chief Executive Of?cer Meyer Memorial Trust Portland, OR R.T. Rybak President and CEO The Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN Terence P. Mulligan President Napa Valley Community Foundation Napa, CA . Linda Milbourn President and CEO New Mexico Community Foundation Santa Fe, NM Maria Mottola Executive Director New York Foundation New York, NY Kevin F. Walker President CEO Northwest Area Foundation St. Paul,_MN Nichole Maher President CEO Northwest Health Foundation Portland, OR Max Vl?lliams President CEO The Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OR Marian Blankenship Executive Director Paci?oSouroe Foundation for Health Improvement Spring?eld, OR Jennifer Fleming DeVoIl President and CEO Pasadena Community Foundation Pasadena, CA Chong Moua interim Executive Director PFund Foundation Minneapolis, MN Pedro A. Ramos President CEO The Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA 001231 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Ann Marie Healy Executive Director Philadelphia Health Partnership Philadelphia, PA Andrew Frishkoff Executive Director Philadelphia LISC Philadelphia, PA Maxwell King President and CEO The Pittsburgh Foundation Pittsburgh, PA Kashif Shaikh Executive Director Pillars Fund Chicago, IL Gillian Darlow Chief Executive Of?cer Polk Bros. Foundation Chicago, lL Susie Lee Executive Director Potomac Health Foundation, Woodbridge, VA Kris A. Hermanns Chief Executive Of?cer Pride Foundation Seattle, WA Liz Powell Executive Director Racine Community Foundation Racine, WI Erin Kahn Executive Director Raikes Foundation Seattle, WA Brenda R. Sharpe President and CEO REACH Healthcare Foundation Merriam, KS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 352 of 440 Neil Steinberg President CEO Rhode Island Foundation Providence, David Hiller President and CEO Robert R. McCormick Foundation Chicago, lL Timothy Silard President Rosenberg Foundation San Francisco, CA Alfred L. Castle Chief Executive Of?cer Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation Honolulu, HI- Sarah Martinez?Helfman President Samuel S. Fels Fund Philadelphia, PA Fred Blackwell Chief Executive Of?cer (CEO) The San Francisco Foundation San Francisco, CA Vl?lliam Smith President and CEO Santa Fe Community Foundation Santa Fe, NM Christine Reeves Strigaro Executive Director The Sapelo Foundation Savannah, GA Tony Mestres President and CEO Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA Brian F. Boyd Executive Director Sequoia Foundation Tacoma, WA 001232 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 353 of 440 Danielle Garbe CEO Sherwood Trust Walla Walla, WA Emmett D. Carson CEO and President Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA ?Amanda Cloud President CEO The Simmons Foundation Houston, TX Nancy L. Jacobs Founder and President Sundance Family Foundation St. Paul, MN Fo-Ching Lu President SYL Foundation Seattle, WA Allan Oliver Executive Director Thornburg Foundation Santa Fe, NM Taryn Higashi Executive Director. Unbound Philanthropy New York, NY Pete Manzo President CEO United Ways of California South Pasadena, CA Keith Thomajan President CEO United Way of the Columbia-Wilamette Portland, OR Carl Borg Executive Director United Way of Kitsap County Bremerton, WA Nancy L. \Mltsek, MNA Executive Director van Loben SelisembeRock Foundation San Francisco, CA Irene Cooper-Beech Executive Of?cer Victoria Foundation Newark, NJ Jan T. .Vilcek Chairman and CEO The Vilcek Foundation New York, NY Stacie Ma?a President Wallace Alexander Gerbode Foundation San Francisco, CA Sue Van President CEO . Wallace H. Couiter Foundation Miami, FL Fred Ali President and CEO Weingart Foundation Los Angeles, CA Peter Gonzales President and CEO Welcoming Center for New Philadelphia, PA Edward Kissam Trustee Werner-Kohnstamm Family Fund San Francisco, CA Mauri lngram President CEO Whatcom Community Foundation Bellingham, WA Larry Kramer President Vt?lliam and Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA 001233 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Diane Cornman-Levy Executive Director WAY Philadelphia, PA Grace Hou President Woods Fund Chicago Chicago, IL Bob Uyeki CEO Soda Foundation Moraga, CA Merryl Snow Zegar Trustee and Executive Director Zegar Family Foundation New York, NY Allison Magee Executive Director Zellerbach Family Foundation San Francisco, CA Filed 06/08/18 Page 354 of 440 001234 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 355 of 440 From: Gary Bass Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2018 7:34 PM To: Walsh, Michael (Federal) Subject: Citizenship Question on the 2020 Census Dear Mr. Walsh, chair a collaborative of foundations and other grantmakers that have been working with the Census Bureau to support a fair and accurate census. Our primary focus aligns with the Census Bureau?s: to ensure that everyone is counted, only once, and in the right place. Doing so will reduce differential undercounts and produce a high quality and reliable census. The attached letter to Secretary Ross from nearly 120 foundations from across the country urges the Secretary to oppose adding a question on citizenship to the 2020 census. The letter represents local community foundations and large global foundations, that together contribute billions of dollars every year to support research, innovation, service delivery, advocacy and infrastructure in fields as diverse as education the arts technology healthcare and human needs But all agree that an accurate census is critical to the Issues they care about, and that adding a citizenship question will undermine its aCcuracy. We moved forward with this letter once we saw President Trump?s reelection campaign send a fundraising email calling for adding a census question on citizenship. We believe the census should never become a partisan issue. That is why we are not releasing our letter to the press or otherwise promoting it in public. 001296 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 356 of 440 Foundations rarely like to function in the spotlight. We are not political organizations. In fact, it is quite unusual for foundation leaders to sign a letter like this. That makes it even more compelling that nearly 120 foundations all with different interests signed on in such a short period of time. If we had more time, can assure you that the list of signatories would be even longer. We will be following the outcome of this issue most closely. Most certainly it will affect our funding decisions going fonivard. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss these concerns with you and Secretary Ross, and we are happy to share with you how we are supporting a fair and accurate census. Since I do not have Secretary Ross's email address. I would appreciate it if you would share the attached letter with him. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Gary D. Bass Executive Director Bauman Foundation 2040 St, NW. Washington, DC. 20009 001296 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 357 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 23,2018 Mr. Gary D. Bass Executive Director. Bauman Foundation 2040 S Street, NW, Suite 100 Washington, DC 20009 Dear Mr. Bass: Thank you for your recentletter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. Please assure your colleagues that the Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and aCCurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, lJ~~ Wilbur Ross 001237 :. ~' '. 9 J &--3580of"440 Dc:J7 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page s SAl'"" PAUL .AREA CHAMBER OF COHMERCE 1March 21, 2018 The Honorable Wilbur Ross VIA EMAIL Secretary, United States Department 1401 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, of Commerce DC 20230 Dear Secretary Ross: As the leader of Minnesota's largest regional Chamber of Commerce, I am deeply concerned about the Department of Justice's request that the Census Bureau include an untested question about citizenship in the 2020 Census questionnaire. As you know, businesses rely on accurate, complete census data to analyze demographic and economic trends required for business strategy. Businesses use census data to determine where to locate stores and facilities, find qualified workers, and market products and services. Adding a new question this late in the decennial Census process could reduce the accuracy of the 2020 Census. In addition, adding a new question would incur more delays and costs, and waste taxpayer dollars that have already been spent on designing and planning the 2020 Census. We respectfully request that the Census Bureau refrain from adding any untested questions -- on citizenship or otherwise -- that could undermine the integrity of this critical data collection tool. We appreciate your leadership on this matter. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, ~/¥-B Kyle g 0 rn .", ""rn c> Z c: ....• ". "'N " President and CEO :;::, rn N Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce '"rnc> ~ ;;?, ....• ):> ?2 <:< --., N vJ 001238 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 359 of 440 o (/) :=: '"?:i '"" n March 21, 2018 The Honorable Wilbur Ross Secretary, United States Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20230 Re: c: -< < '" (/) - ~ ~. '"'"--t •• !:; w Native American Concerns About Adding A Citizenship Question To The 20~Cel\SUs Dear Secretary Ross: ., We recently testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs at its Oversight Hearing held on February 14, 2018 on "Making Indian Country Count: Native Americans and the 2020 Census." We write to you today to share our concerns about the potential addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 decennial census form at this late date. As we noted in our testimony, the failure to fully enumerate the American Indian and Alaska Native population could result in devastating consequences, including reductions in access to critical government services and resources. The Census Bureau's work impacts tribes in many ways. It promotes our fair and equal participation in American democracy through a count to meet one person, one vote requirements. It provides data essential for research and planning purposes, which facilitates enforcement of federal non-discrimination laws. Census data is used to determine funding levels for federal programs that are vital to Native communities, including housing, healthcare and education. Unfortunately, Native communities have been undercounted for decades. The Census Bureau estimates that in the most recent census, nearly five percent of Native people on reservations were missed, more than double the undercount rate of the next closest population group. In the 1990 Census, the net undercount for American Indians on reservations was more than 12 percent. Historical distrust of the federal government often deters responses. One third of all Native Americans, 1.7 million people live in hard-to-count census tracts, including geographically isolated rural areas. Native Americans had the lowest census mail response rate in the 2015 National Content Test. The low response rate was exacerbated by the lack of traditional mailing addresses, a highly mobile population on tribal lands, and homelessness. Additional factors that contribute to Native people being hard-tocount are similar to those of other groups that experience undercounts, such as a very young population, poverty, low educational attainment, lack of telephone access, unemployment and linguistic isolation. In 2015, 38 percent of Native individuals on reservations were living in poverty, compared to 13 percent of the U.s. population. Over one quarter of all Native Americans are under 18 years of age, with a third of those below the poverty line. Young children are also undercounted at high rates, which is concerning because Native people living on tribal lands have a median age nine years lower than the national average. Language barriers and illiteracy are pervasive, especially among thousands of tribal elders in Alaska, Arizona and New Mexico. The credibility of the Census Bureau is critical for public trust in the integrity of the 2020 Census, particularly among American Indians and Alaska Natives. Research on barriers and attitudes about the Census shows that Native people had the lowest intent to respond in the 2010 Census. Native people also did not believe responding would lead to any positive result in their community. Finding trusted messengers to address concerns among American Indians and Alaska Natives about the use and purpose of the census is vital to a successful 2020 count. 001239 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 360 of 440 Considering these existing difficulties, the addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 census form, especially this close to 2020 Census, would jeopardize the responses of hard-to-count communities, including those in Indian Country. We are informed that immigrants and minority groups are currently fearful for the security and safety of their families posed by the possibility of including a question on citizenship, which could have a very negative impact on the accuracy of the 2020 Census count (as highlighted by the Census Bureau at the Fall 2017 meeting of its National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic and Other Population). We believe that a citizenship question would have a similar negative impact in Indian Country, resulting in an undercount of American Indians and Alaska Natives in 2020 that surpasses their high undercount in 2010. Because of the lengthy and complicated history of discrimination against indigenous peoples in this country, American Indians and Alaska Natives share a strong distrust of non-tribal governments. In a recent four-state study in Indian Country of attitudes towards non-tribal governments, the level of trust in the federal government ranged from a low of just five percent in South Dakota to a high of only 28 percent in Nevada. Native Americans continue to have much more trust in their own tribal governments than they do in any non-tribal governments. The inclusion of a citizenship question will add another layer to that distrust, making it more difficult to convince hard-to-count American Indians and Alaska Natives to participate in the census. We all share the goal of ensuring a fair and accurate census. However, we fear the addition of a citizenship question would put the accuracy and fairness of the census in jeopardy. As you noted during the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform's October 12, 2017 hearing on the 2020 Census, requiring a new topic this late in the preparations for the census is irresponsible because robust testing for new questions in a contemporary, census-like environment is essential. Former Census Bureau Directors Robert Groves and Steven Murdock, directors who served under a Democratic and Republican Administration respectively, agree with your testimony, noting that "the scientific components of the census should not be undermined by the last-minute addition of untested questions (as is currently proposed by the U.S. Department of Justice)" in their recent joint editorial, "Science matters for the census" (http://science.sciencemag.org/content/359/6378/847). For all these reasons, we urge you to reject adding a citizenship question to the 2020 decennial form. Sincerely, Carol Gore President and Chief Executive Officer Cook Inlet Housing Jefferson Keel President National Congress of American Indians roL:JL James T. Tucker Pro Bono Voting Rights Counsel Native American Rights Fund 001240 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 361 of 440 Missouri Johnson, Marcellina (Federal) From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Guido, John (Federal) Wednesday, March 21, 2018 1:27 PM DOCExecSec FW: Letter Opposing Addition of Citizenship Question to 2020 Census Citizenship Question Letter to Ross from Indian Affairs Witnesses-FINAL.PDF From: Tucker, James T. Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2018 1:26:19 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) To: Ross, Wilbur (Federal) Cc: Kelley, Karen (Federal); Burgess, Michael (Federal); Guido, John (Federal); Walsh, Michael (Federal) Subject: Leiter Opposing Addition of Citizenship Question to 2020 census Dear Secretary Ross: Attached please find a letter from representatives of Alaska Native and American Indian organizations who recently testified before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs at its Oversight Hearing entitled "Making Indian Country Count: Native Americans and the 2020 Census." As explained in the letter, we respectfully urge you to reject the addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 Census form at this late date. Please feel free to have your staff contact me if they have any questions. Very truly yours, James Tucker Pro Bono Voting Rights Counsel Native American Rights Fund james. tucke r@wilsonelser.com (702) 727-1246 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic message is intended to be viewed only by the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited without our prior permission. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, or if you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail and delete the original message and any copies of it from your computer system. For further information about wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker LLP, please see our website at www.wilsonelser.com or refer any of our offices. to Thank you. 1 001241 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 362 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230. March 23,2018 Ms. Carol Gore President and Chief Executive Officer Cook Inlet Housing 3510Spenard Road, Suite 100 Anchorage, AK 99503 Dear Ms. Gore: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. ' The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, LJ~~ Wilbur Ross 001242 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 363 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 23,2018 Mr. James T. Tucker Pro Bono Voting Rights Counsel Native American Rights Fund 1506 Broadway Boulder, CO 80302-6296 Dear Mr. Tucker: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, lJ~~ Wilbur Ross 001243 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 364 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 23,2018 Mr. Jefferson Keel President National Congress of American Indians Embassy of Tribal Nations 1516 P Street, NW Washington, DC 20005 Dear Mr. Keel: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high...;quality2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, LJ~~ Wilbur Ross 001244 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 365 of 440 THE ASSEMBLY STATE OF NEW YORK ALBANY Dan Quart Member of Assembly 73RO District CHAIR Legislative Commission on Administrative Regulations Review COMMITIEES Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Corporations, Authorities & Commissions Consumer Affairs & Protection Judiciary Tourism, Parks, Arts & Sports Development (;) The Honorable Wilbur L. Ross, Jr. Secretary U.S Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave, NW Washington, D.C. 20230 March 21~01~ x I""l Ci:> ,-- 2 ~ -l :< I""l N 0-. U) {'T1 n :;lO rn ""I.";) 3 f5) W I urge you to reject any attempt to include a question regarding U.S citizenship in the 2020 Dec~ialW Census. Including such a question will lead to an increase in inaccurate responses and will depress response rates. As a state representative of New York City, I rely on accurate census data, and an inaccurate decennial census count will have a devastating impact on my ability to serve my constituents and ensure that they receive the resources they need. Dear Secretary Ross: ~ :::0 The City of New York estimates that approximately 2.6 percent of its residents, or 225,000 people, were not counted in the 2010 Decennial Census. Administering the decennial census is already a challenge in New York City, which has a high percentage of communities that are deemed as "hard-to-count" by the Census Bureau: persons who do not speak English fluently, lower income persons, homeless persons, undocumented immigrants, young mobile people, children, etc. Recent qualitative data released by the Census Bureau shows that survey respondents have expressed "unprecedented" levels of concern with the confidentiality of their data and who has access to their responses regarding immigration. These concerns caused respondents to provide incorrect or incomplete information in an effort to protect themselves and their families. Adding a question about citizenship or immigration status to the 2020 Decennial Census will only exacerbate these existing challenges. An undercount in the 2020 Decennial Census will have a devastating, decade-long impact on New York State and New York City. Data from the decennial census is used to allocate approximately $700 billion dollars to states and municipalities every fiscal year, and inaccuracies and depressed response rates in survey responses could easily lead to the misallocation of billions of dollars each fiscal year. It is my sincere hope that you will reject any attempt to add a question about citizenship to the 2020 Decennial Census. Doing so will result in depressed and inaccurate response rates, which could have a real and direct impact on the resources that New York City residents receive from the federal government over the next decade. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Sincerely, Dan Quart Member of the New York State Assembly DISTRICT OFFICE: Suite 704,353 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10016. (212) 605-0937 ALBANY OFFICE: Room 741, Legislative Office Building, Albany, New York 12248 • (518) 455-4794 001245 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 366 of 440 THE ASSEMBLY STATE OF NEW YORK ALBANY CHAIR WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE HELENE E. WEINSTEIN Assemblywoman 41sT District Kings County COMMITTEE alules March 21,2018 The Honorable Wilbur L. Ross, Jr., Secretary U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20230 Dear Secretary Ross: I urge you to reject any attempt to include a question regarding U.S. citizenship in the 2020 Decennial Census. Including such a question will lead to an increase in inaccurate responses and will depress response rates. As arepresentative of New York City, I rely on accurate census data, an inaccurate decennial census count will have a devastating impact on my ability to serve my constituents and ensure that they receive the resources they need. The City of New York estimates that approximately 2.6 percent of its residents, or 225,000 people, were not counted in the 2010 Decennial Census. Administering the decennial census is already a challenge in New York City, which has a high percentage of communities that are deemed "hard-to-count" by the Census Bureau: persons who do not speak English fluently, lower income persons, homeless persons, undocumented immigrants, young mobile persons, childr~n, etc. Recent qualitative data released by the Census Bureau shows that survey respondents expressed "unprecedented" levels of concern with the confidentiality of their data and who has access to their responses regarding immigration. These concerns caused respondents to provide incorrect or incomplete information in an effort to protect themselves and their families. Adding a question about citizenship or immigration status to the 2020 Decennial Census will only exacerbate these existing challenges. An undercount in the 2020 Decennial Census will have a devastating, decade-Iong"impact on New York State and New York City. Data from the decennial census is used to allocate approximately $700 billion dollars to states and municipalities each fiscal year, and inaccuracies and depressed response rates in survey responses could easily lead to the misallocation of billions of dollars each fiscal year. It is my sincere hope that you will reject any attempt to add a question on citizenship to the 2020 Decennial Census. Doing so will result in depressed and inaccurate response rates, which could have a real and direct impact on the resources that New York City residents receive from the federal government over the next decade. Thank you for your consideration ofthis request. Sincerely, Helene E. Weinstein, Chair NYS Assembly Ways & Means Committee Room 923, Legislative Office Building, Albany, New York 12248, (518) 455-5462 3520 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11229, (718) 648-4700 001246 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 367 of 440 COMMITIEES THE ASSEMBLY Banks STATE OF NEWYORK ALBANY Children and Families Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry Local Governments Mental Health Transportation KIMBERLY JEAN-PIERRE Assemblywoman 11th District Suffolk County Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus o March 21,2018 in rT1 >< The Honorable Wilbur L. Ross, Jr. Secretary U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave, NW Washington, D.C. 20230 Dear Secretary Ross: fT1 g :=:: - c= 3 ~-.. ::! ;;::0 <: N f""l"l en 0.. ,.." -0 rt1 x i)3 •. ::u W &5 .j;j I urge you to reject any attempt to include a question regarding U.S. citizenship in the 2020 Decennial C~us.~cluding such a question will lead to an increase in inaccurate responses and will depress responseTates. As a New York State Assembly Member, I rely on accurate census data, and an inaccurate decennial census count will have a devastating impact on my ability to serve my constituents and ensure that they receive the resources they need. The City of New York estimates that approximately 2.6 percent of its residents, or 225,000 people, were not counted in the 2010 Decennial Census. Administering the decennial census is already a challenge in New York City, which has a high percentage of communities that are deemed "hard-to-count" by the Census Bureau; persons who do not speak English fluently, lower income persons, homeless persons, undocumented immigrants, young mobile persons and children all constitute this group. The 11th Assembly District, which I represent, is comprised of many of these same folks. Recent qualitative data released by the Census Bureau shows that survey respondents expressed "unprecedented" levels of concern with the confidentiality of their data and who has access to their responses as it relates to immigration. These concerns resulted in respondents providing incorrect or incomplete information in an effort to protect themselves and their families. Adding a question about citizenship or immigration status to the 2020 Decennial Census will only exacerbate these existing challenges. An undercount in the 2020 Decennial Census will have a devastating, decade-long impact on New York State and New York City. Data from the decennial census is used to allocate approximately $700 billion to states and municipalities each fiscal year, and inaccuracies and depressed response rates in survey responses could easily lead to the misallocation of billions of dollars each fiscal year. It is our sincere hope that you will reject any attempt to add a question on citizenship to the 2020 Decennial Census, which would have a real and direct impact on the resources that New York residents receive from the federal government over the next decade. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Sincerely, i! " ,WyRMV~.e. fl' ' tI I~ Kimberly Jean-Pierre Assemblywoman 11th Assembly District ALBANY OFFICE: Room 742, Legislative Office Building, Albany, New York 12248 • 518-455-5787, FAX: 518-455-3976 DISTRICT OFFICE: 640 West Montauk Highway, Lindenhurst, New York 11757-5538.631-957-2087, FAX: 631-957-2998 EMAIL: jeanpierrek@nyassembly,gov 001247 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 368 of 440 ~ CONSTITUTIONAL ;;;nmTi"i"i" ACCOUNTABI LlTY CENTER 1200 18th St. NW, Suite 5011 Washington, DC 20036 0: 202-296-6889 I F: 202-296-6895 I www.theusconstitution.org March 22, 2018 The Honorable Secretary Wilbur Ross U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20230 o CJ) .::1 """ .~ - C::> ~ (") ;«: c:: ~ :::::! Dear Secretary Ross: We the undersigned legal organizations write to urge you to reject the DepartmeJiliiof ~ Justice's request that you add a mandatory question to the 2020 Census asking all pers~ to divulge their citizenship status. A new, untested citizenship question would be an ~~nd-run arouJ@ th~ 1. Constitution's text, history, and values. It cannot be squared with the federal govemmeji1's 'R: constitutional obligation to ensure a national count of all persons-regardless of wherejIey e;e from or their immigration status. I ._'.. . -4 . ---'- .-------. - . Our Constitution establishes a democracy premised on the idea that all persons deserve equal representation in our government. To ensure a proper count ofthe nation's population and a proper apportionment of representatives, the Constitution explicitly requires an "actual Enumeration" of the people, imposing on the federal government the duty to count the "whole number of persons in each State."l This critical constitutional language imposes a clea.rduty on the federal government: it must count all people living in the United States, whether they are citizens o~non-citizens, whether they . were born in the United States or in a distant part of the world. As the Constitution's text and history dictate, the Constitution requires th~ federal government to count "the whole body of the people" without exception.2 It draws no distinction between citizens and non-citizens, but rather requires that the "whole immigrant population should be numbered with the people and counted as part of them."3 . Adding the new citizenship question proposed by the Department of Justice would. undermine the Census Bureau's constitutional commitment to count all persons. It would also result in inaccurate data, thereby biasing congressional apportionment, redistricting, and funding decisions, for an entire decade, and producing harmful inequalities which would last even longer. Overwhelming evidence shows that this new question, if it becomes a part of the 2020 Census, will deter participation by immigrants across the country, who do not want an official record of their immigration status and fear that their responses will be used by the government to harm them and their families. The Census Bureau's own data demonstrates ."an unprecedented groundswell in confidentiality and data sharing concerns, particularly among immigrants or those who live with immigrants."4 In the run up to the 2020 Census, "researchers heard respondents express new u.s. Const, art. I, 9 2, cl. 3; amend. XIV,9 2. Congo Globe, 39th Cong., 1st Sess. 385 (1866). 3 Id. at 432. ... . , 4 Mikelyn Meyers, U.S. Census Bureau, Respondent Confidentiality Concerns and Possible Effects On RespcJn.seRates and Data Quality for the 2020 Census 15 (Nov. 2, 2017), https:/ /y.tw~2.census.gov/cac/nac/meetings/2017. l1/Meyers-NAC-Confidentiality;Presentation'.pdf. . .. .. . i 2 .0; :.'; 001248 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 369 of 440 concerns about topics like the 'Muslim Ban,' discomfort 'registering' other household members by reporting their demographic characteristics, the dissolution of the 'DACA'... program, [and] repeated references to Immigration and Customs Enforcement."s Adding a citizenship question to the 2020 Census-given the overwhelming evidence that it will chill participation and produce inaccurate responses-would break faith with the Constitution's mandate for a head count of the entire nation. Although the Department of Justice urges the addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 Census, it offers no reason to doubt what the latest Census Bureau data shows: asking all persons to divulge their citizenship status will chill participation by noncitizens and citizens alike and produce inaccurate data. Instead, the DOJ maintains that a new citizenship question will ensure better enforcement of the Voting Rights Act. This is false. Since the passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965, the Census has never asked all persons to report their citizenship. In other words, a mandatory question on citizenship has never been necessary to ensure robust protection of the right to vote. That is just as true now as it was in 1965 when the Voting Rights Act was passed. The Justice Department's effort to game the Census and manipulate the national head count our Framers wrote into the Constitution should be rejected. Failing to count all persons in the United States, as the Constitution mandates, would deal a huge blow to our democracy. The stakes are high, and there are no do-overs permitted-we must get it right, and get it right now. Sincerely, Asian Americans Advancing Justice--AAJC Campaign Legal Center Constitutional Accountability Center Democracy Forward Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law NAACPLegal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. United To Protect Democracy Voting Rights Institute cc: Donald F. McGahn, White House Counsel Michael J. Walsh, Jr., Deputy General Counsel, Department of Commerce Hon. Ron Johnson, Chairman, Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Hon. Claire McCaskill Ranking Member, Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee' Hon. Trey Gowdy Chairman, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Hon. Elijah Cummings Ranking Member, House COinmittee on Oversight and Government Reform s Memorandum from Ctr. for Survey Measurement to the Assoc. Directorate for Research& Methodology, Re: Respondent Confidentiality Concerns 1 (Sept. 20, 2017), https://www2.census.gov/cac/nac/meetings/201711/Memo-Rega rd ing -Respon de nt -Confid entia Iity-Con ce rns. pdf. o;;;;ifrii:,. Constitutional Accountability Center I Page 2 001249 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 370 of 440 A CITVOF 0 ~~mes. '\.) ~ ;;; '"'">< '"nc: Smart Choice -< 2. '" '"'"n '"'"-< rrI C') C "'""i :< rrI co Z ::1;:::.- ::xl l'V 0., (/) m ('") :::0 r"1 ;;! Dear Secretary Ross: ~ :::0 ):>: "-l -0 ::::: ~ W W Re: 2020 Decennial Census I write to urge you to reject inclusion of a question regarding United States Decennial Census. I believe including such a question would ultimately be gathering the most accurate, reliable information possible - as you know, crucial crucial for the government agencies and institutions that rely on Census data follow-on consequences of inaccurate Census data would be felt by the over represent and millions more across our nation. citizenship in the 2020 harmful to the aim of for the 2020 Census and to make decisions. The 300,000 Brooklynites I We already face a significant challenge in successfully obtaining the most accurate census data possible in 2020. The City of New York estimates that approximately 2.6% of residents, approximately 225,000 people, were not counted in the 2010 Decennial Census. Significant numbers of New York City populations are deemed "hard-to-count" by the Census Bureau. Reasons for this designation include: not speaking English fluently, low-income households, homeless populations, undocumented immigrants, young mobile people, etc. Qualitative data released by the Census Bureau finds an "unprecedented" level of concern with the confidentiality of data. Such concerns can cause respondents to provide inaccurate or incomplete information. I join my colleagues in government who voice grave concerns that adding a question about citizenship or immigration status to the 2020 Decennial Census exacerbates the existing challenges and is thus seriously ill-advised. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact my office at (718) 284-4700. r~~ Sincerely, Jesse E. Hamilton New York State Senator 20th District 001251 -- Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 372 of 440 •.... => .., 0 V> x "" ,."C") March 22, 2018 :x :l> c:: ::0 -< < ,." The Honorable Wilbur Ross Secretary, United States Department 1401 Constitution Washington, V> of Commerce ,."C") ,."'" Avenue, N.W. DC 20230 Dear Secretary N N ~ r:Y );' Ross: VI '" ~ , ......., As American business leaders, we write to express our deep concem about the Department Justice's request that the Census Bureau include an untested question about citizenship 2020 Census questionnaire. The decennial Census provides critical data that informs decision-making public sectors. As you know, businesses demographic and economic .. of in the in both the private and rely on accurate, complete census data to analyze trends required for business strategy. Businesses use census data to determine where to locate stores and facilities, find qualified workers, and market products and services. Adding a new question this late in the decennial Census process could reduce the accuracy of the 2020 Census. We know from the science of survey design that adding questions established questionnaire essentially creates a new questionnaire Every question and the order of questions affect how respondents When a change is made to a standardized reliability and validity of the questionnaire questionnaire to an • that needs to be validated. answer the other questions. that has already been tested, the are potentially affected, requiring the survey to be re- tested. Adding a new question would incur additional delays and costs, and waste taxpayer dollars that have already been spent on designing and planning the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau has completed its multi-year, and its end-to-end multi-million-dollar research and testing phase for the 2020 Census, test in Rhode Island is underway. And the schedule is already tight. Instead of spending more money and time on altering the questionnaire, additional taxpayer dollars would be better directed to addressing ongoing challenges around deploying mobile technology that will yield a more accurate Census. We appreciate your leadership and are pleased that the Census Bureau is utilizing your business acumen to execute the nation's most comprehensive population count. We respectfully request that the Census Bureau refrain from adding any untested questions -- on citizenship or otherwise - that could undermine the integrity of this critical data collection tool. Thank you for your consideration. 1001252 of 3 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 373 of 440 Sincerely, Karen Blanco Roy Bostock Co-Founder Vice-Chairman & Director Irene B. Bueno (retired), Partner Ejecutiva Magazine Delta AirLines; Chairman (retired), Yahoo!; Director (retired), Morgan Stanley NVGLLC Carl Camden President & CEO (retired) Kelly SeNices Maxine Clark Founder, Build-A-Bear Workshop; CEO, Clark-Fox Family Foundation Billy Dec H. Patrick Dee Barry Downing President & CEO Northrock, Inc. Robert Dugger Founder & Managing Partner, Hanover Provident Capital; Partner (retired), Paul Tudor Jones; Chairman of the National Advisory Board, ReadyNation Buck Gee Vice President & General Manager (retired) Nikolai Gregory Galle Managing Director U.S. Bank Wealth Management Elizabeth Fullerton General Partner Fullerton Venture Partners Cisco Systems Eduardo Hapke Co-Founder & Publisher Negocios Magazine Chris Lehane Global Head of Public Policy & Public Affairs Airbnb Lukas Lipinski Founding Partner The Policy Bridge Founder Elston Films CEO Future Partners, LLC Richard Hazleton Jimmy Lee Chairman & CEO (retired) President & CEO Dow Corning Corporation Goodcity Ginger Lew CEO, Three Oaks Investments, Dennis Linderbaum President & COO UnityPoint Health Des Moines Foundation LLC; Former General Counsel, U.S..Department of Commerce Gary F. Locke Chairman, Locke Global Strategies, LLC; Former Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce Helmuth A. Lutty Senior Vice PresidentShipping Operations Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. 2001253 of 3 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 374 of 440 Norman Y. Mineta President & CEO, Mineta & Associates, LLC; Former Secretary, U.S. Department of Jack McBride CEO Con tee, Inc. Robert Myers Chairman & CEO (retired) . . Casey's General Stores, Inc. Transportation Shekar Narasimhan Managing Partner Richard Nieman Head of Regulatory & Government Affairs Beekman Advisors John Pepper Chairman & CEO (retired) Procter & Gamble Lending Club Lorna Randlett Founder & Co-Chair Nicole Quiroga President & CEO Greater Washington Hispanic Leaders Forum Jennifer Riordan Vice President Community Relations Wells Fargo Chamber of Commerce Carley Roney Founder XO Group Inc. William Schroeer Executive Director Tejal Shah Strategic Alliances Jeffrey Smulyan Chairman, CEO & Founder Urban Sitter Emmis Communications Kenneth R. Thrasher CEO (retired), Fred Meyer Stores; Chairman of the Board, Former CEO, Compti Inc. Brian Wallace President & CEO Hugh Welsh President, Secretary & General Counsel W. David Romoser Former Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary A. East Metro Strong O. Smith Corporation Coin Laundry Association DSM North America Shawn Xu Managing Partner Dorm Room Fund James Zimmerman Chairman & CEO (retired) Macy's Inc. Note: Signatories named above sign as individuals. Organization or company names are included for identification purposes only, and do not imply company endorsement. ReadyNation is a national business membership organization of business executives who promote policy solutions that build a strong workforce and economy. 3001254 of 3 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 375 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington. D.C. 20230 March 23,2018 Ms. Jill Boxler Senior National Policy Advisor Ready Nation, Council for a Strong America 1212 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20005 Dear Ms. Boxler: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and-programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, LJ~~ Wilbur Ross 001255 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 376 of 440 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL PRE-DECISIONAL DRAFT As part of his decision-making process, Secretary Ross spoke to a number of different stakeholders about the Department of Justice’s request to reinstate the citizenship question on the 2020 Decennial. These notes attempt to memorialize those conversations. These are not verbatim transcripts and each summary reflects the recollections of attendees from the Department of Commerce. Every effort has been made to ensure these notes are an accurate reflection of Secretary Ross’s conversations with stakeholders. Congressman Elijah Cummings (D. MD) On March 23, 2018, Secretary Ross and his staff spoke with Congressman Elijah Cummings. Congressman Cummings stated that he is vehemently against adding a citizenship question to the 2020 Decennial Census. He noted that in his district—the inner city of Baltimore—a number of people are already skeptical of the federal government and adding a citizenship question would chill response rates because of concerns about confidentiality. Congressman Cummings stated that this chilling effect would be significant because the census is asking something that it has never done before. He further stated that this (presumably using data from the Decennial Census to enforce the VRA) is not the way DOJ does it. Congressman Cummings noted that the inclusion of a citizenship question would cost the government more money because people would be hesitant to get involved because they will not want to give their information to the government. Congressman Cummings noted that even in his inner-city district in Baltimore, lots of people in his neighborhood do not want to get involved. He reiterated that it is hard for people to give the government their personal information at this time, and this exacerbates the problem. Congressman Cummings further noted that it’s getting late in the process and the Secretary probably has a lot on his plate. When asked about issues unique to his district, Congressman Cummings noted that 10% of his district was Hispanic or other immigrant populations and that they are concerned like they have never been before. Congressman Cummings noted that the president’s policies have scared people in his district and the government has become the enemy instead of lifting people up. Congressman Cummings stated that when he goes to church, he can’t leave without constituents expressing their concerns about how they are scared to death overall. Congressman Cummings noted that the administration has the right to carry out its own policies but that doing so has ramifications. Finally, Congressman Cummings noted that African Americans are very skeptical of the Census Bureau generally and less inclined to respond. In response to a question, Congressman Cummings confirmed that this skepticism existed separate from and regardless of the question on citizenship.      Government mistrust Confidentiality concerns Question has never been asked before Higher costs Bad political climate 001256 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 377 of 440 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL PRE-DECISIONAL DRAFT As part of his decision-making process, Secretary Ross spoke to a number of different stakeholders about the Department of Justice’s request to reinstate the citizenship question on the 2020 Decennial. These notes attempt to memorialize those conversations. These are not verbatim transcripts and each summary reflects the recollections of attendees from the Department of Commerce. Every effort has been made to ensure these notes are an accurate reflection of Secretary Ross’s conversations with stakeholders. Professor Bob Groves, former Director of the Census (2009-2012) On March 23, 2018, Secretary Ross and his staff spoke with Professor Bob Groves, director of the Census Bureau from 2009 to 2012. Dr. Groves noted that the Commerce Secretary in 2009 was in precisely the same situation that the Secretary is now – attempting to implement changes to the census questionnaire in a justifiable way. Professor Groves stated that there was a scholar from the University of Michigan who worked on VRA issues and who combined estimates from the Decennial Census and the ACS to evaluate the quality of data for enforcement of the VRA. Professor Groves noted that the VRA calls for data on language proficiency but there is not a question about language proficiency on the census. Professor Groves stated that the results were proven out of necessity to their satisfaction and that the Census Bureau developed a set of techniques to provide estimates on citizenship status without adding a citizenship question to the decennial questionnaire. Professor Groves next discussed the protocol for the development of questions for the census. He stated that making last minute changes to the census without testing is risky, but he conceded that no one has estimates of that risk, so he cannot quantify it. He believes that the argument that making last minutes changes is risky is a valid one. Professor Groves also stated that the Secretary should consider how badly the Census Bureau would be damaged by the addition of a question. Professor Groves noted that adding questions to the decennial questionnaire creates a non-trivial risk, but that again there is no empirical evidence to support this proposition. Professor Groves stated that he believed the top priority when considering whether to add a question to the decennial census questionnaire is whether that question is required by law or necessary to guarantee that the census is properly done. Professor Groves stated that the questions that are legally required are the highest priority. In response to a question, Dr. Groves clarified the types of questions that are legally required. He referenced existing laws that require the dispersal of funds based on census data as well as laws that require certain census data to be implemented. Professor Groves noted that some laws specifically reference the use of census data while others merely imply as much. Finally, Professor Groves discussed the issue of “speculation” about participation rates. Professor Groves stated that based on his past experience, in the year before the census interest groups will begin raising concerns about the intrusiveness of the Census Bureau into the lives of the public. He stated that interest groups will encourage people to refuse to participate in the census. Professor Groves noted that new immigrant groups are often susceptible to influence by these campaigns, which he claimed occurred regularly in years ending with the number 9. Professor Groves made clear that these campaigns would occur in 2019 regardless of whether or not the 2020 Decennial Census contains a citizenship question. Professor Groves noted that the 001257 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 378 of 440 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL PRE-DECISIONAL DRAFT Secretary and the Census Bureau would have to find ways to counter such campaigns so that his census is not ruined. Professor Groves stated that he engaged in this exercise to support his Secretary in response to a campaign against participation from Michelle Bachman in 2009. Professor Groves then thanked the Secretary for the time and attention he was giving the issue and lamenting that there is no upside for the Secretary of Commerce during a Decennial Census year. Secretaries are not praised if the census goes well – only criticized when it goes poorly. Professor Groves cautioned that the Secretary could “only lose” with the census and wished him luck.      ACS data is sufficient Testing No empirical evidence of risk exists Government mistrust Interest groups will attempt to decrease participation regardless of content 001258 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 379 of 440 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL PRE-DECISIONAL DRAFT As part of his decision-making process, Secretary Ross spoke to a number of different stakeholders about the Department of Justice’s request to reinstate the citizenship question on the 2020 Decennial. These notes attempt to memorialize those conversations. These are not verbatim transcripts and each summary reflects the recollections of attendees from the Department of Commerce. Every effort has been made to ensure these notes are an accurate reflection of Secretary Ross’s conversations with stakeholders. Hermann Habermann, former Deputy Director and COO of the Census Bureau (2002-2006) On March 23, 2018, Secretary Ross and his staff spoke with Hermann Habermann, former Deputy Director and COO of the Census Bureau, former Director of the U.N. Statistical Division, and former Chief Statistician at OMB. Mr. Habermann stated that he was not aware of a controlled study that could quantify the effect on participation rates of asking a citizenship question. Mr. Habermann stated that he believed that asking a citizenship question on the Decennial Census would diminish response rates and degrade the quality of responses, but there is no data to support these beliefs or to quantify the expected response diminution rate. Mr. Habermann stated that he believed the “burden of proof” for getting a question added to the Decennial Census is on the person who proposes it. Specifically, the proposing party should be required to demonstrate how the proposed question would not degrade the census. Mr. Habermann stated that the census is fragile, and that it is particularly fragile now because our country is divided and people are influenced by social media, which can be a powerfully disrupting force. Mr. Habermann continued that social media makes it much easier to galvanize mistrust about the census by questioning its very purpose. Mr. Habermann stated that lower response rates cause the costs of the census to go up and the quality of the data to go down. Mr. Habermann shared an example from his time at Census Bureau. In 2004, DHS asked the Census Bureau to provide data on the number of Arab Americans by zip code in certain areas of the country. Mr. Habermann noted that this information was already available to the public but DHS could not figure out how to access it. When the Census Bureau provided DHS with the information it requested, there was a political firestorm and the Census Bureau was accused of providing DHS with sensitive information. (Mr. Habermann made clear that the Census Bureau does not give out personally identifiable information and did not do so here, but the result was the same.) Mr. Habermann noted that despite the outcry, the response rate to subsequent census surveys did not change in the communities most impacted by the dissemination of the supposedly sensitive information. Mr. Habermann confirmed that he ascertained this personally, but also cautioned that we are living in a different time now and the political climate is different. Mr. Habermann stated that he believed that reinstating a citizenship question would cause divisiveness and that the party requesting the addition should have the burden of proof to establish the overriding policy reason for the addition. Mr. Habermann further stated that if the Secretary wants to add the question, the reason must be clear – there must be no public mistrust of the underlying reason, which is not the case here. Mr. Habermann noted that this proposed citizenship question would be particularly fraught because there has not been a clear explanation given as to why this data is necessary. Therefore, it is easy to misconstrue the motives behind the question. Finally, Mr. Habermann noted that if a proposed question would not decrease cost, 001259 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 380 of 440 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL PRE-DECISIONAL DRAFT serve an important policy objective, or increase data quality, there is no reason to put it on the questionnaire.      Lower response rate Degrade quality of responses Burden of proof on proposing party Country divided Higher costs 001260 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 381 of 440 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL PRE-DECISIONAL DRAFT As part of his decision-making process, Secretary Ross spoke to a number of different stakeholders about the Department of Justice’s request to reinstate the citizenship question on the 2020 Decennial. These notes attempt to memorialize those conversations. These are not verbatim transcripts and each summary reflects the recollections of attendees from the Department of Commerce. Every effort has been made to ensure these notes are an accurate reflection of Secretary Ross’s conversations with stakeholders. Dr. Kay Cole James, President, Heritage Foundation On March 23, 2018, Secretary Ross and his staff spoke with Dr. Kay Cole James, President of the Heritage Foundation. Dr. James complimented the Secretary on remarks he made at the Swedish embassy. Dr. James stated that it is vitally important to have accurate data on citizenship status of U.S. residents and that she supports adding a citizenship question to the Decennial Census. Dr. James stated that the Heritage Foundation, as a policy and research institution, uses census data in numerous ways, and Heritage counts on census data to be a reliable source of data. She stated that she considered census data to be the most reliable source of data that Heritage used. Dr. James stated that Heritage policy analysts used census data across the board and that the accuracy of census data is important because it determines the quality of Heritage’s work product. Dr. James stated that a citizenship question would allow Heritage and other research organizations to know the full cohort of what researchers are dealing with in terms of citizenship. The data could allow analysts to better understand whether opinions are held by the general public, citizens specifically, or a mix of citizens and non-citizens. More data on citizenship would allow more in-depth research and better breakdowns of data cohorts. In response to a question, Dr. James stated that she had no insight into the commercial uses of census data. Dr. James next stated that citizenship data would be vitally important for research on issues of voting rights. She explained that it was hard to predict how having more accurate citizenship data would specifically impact VRA enforcement, but that Heritage analysts will eventually be able to review the new data, analyze it, and produce more accurate reports. Dr. James next noted that accurate citizenship data could improve research into important immigration issues. She noted that in this area in particular it is critical for researchers to have access to accurate data on citizenship status. In conclusion, Dr. James reiterated that she was extremely supportive of the reinstatement of the citizenship question on the Decennial Census.   Need accurate citizenship data Improved research 001261 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 382 of 440 NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY 31-19 ARAVELLA SIMOTAS Assemblymember - 36th District Queens County DISTRICT OFFICE: Newtown Avenue, Suite 401, Astoria, NY 11102 (718) 545-3889 e.FAX (718) 545-3607 Legislative ALBANY OFFICE: Office Building, Room 652, Albany, (518) 455-5014 e FAX (518) 455-4044 Committee Commission NY 12248 cI> ...., rr1 0::> )< 1""1 ("') Honorable Wilbur L. Ross, Jr. Secretary U.S. Department of Commerce 14021 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20230 CO-CHAIR on Legislative COMMITTEES Energy Insurance Judiciary Ways and Means Q March 23, 2018 CHAIR on Ethics and Guidance c: -I <: M (;:l::I 3 :;~> ;;:;0 rv 0' tn 1""1 M ;;0 M Dear Secretary Ross: :i :;;;; ~ 22 ~ ..a::= w I write to urge you to reject any attempt to include a question on citizenship status in the 2020 Decennial Census. As a representative of a diverse community in New York that is home to a large population of immigrants, I am deeply concerned that a citizenship question would deter many of my constituents from participating in the census and prevent them from receiving critically needed resources over the next decade. In the district I represent, approximately 90% of residents currently live in neighborhoods considered "hard-to-count" by the Census Bureau, and only 68.4% of households returned their questionnaires in the 2010 Decennial Census. With heightened fears of immigration enforcement and anxieties over the confidentiality of census data, it will be even more challenging to collect and complete, accurate information. Adding a question about citizenship will exacerbate these issues and depress response rates even further, leading to detrimental consequences for our most vulnerable populations. It is critical that the 2020 Decennial Census captures accurate data so our communities can be fairly represented and federal funding can be properly allocated. The inclusion of an immigration status question would undermine the validity of census data and hinder efforts to provide vital services to people in need. The long-term effects of an undercount would be devastating for families in my community and throughout New York, and I strongly urge you to reject requests to add a citizenship question that would cause depressed and inaccurate responses. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Sincerely, Aravella Simotas New York State Assemblymember 36th District - Queens 001262 Ethics If-Ob()333 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5,- Filed 06/08/18 Page 383 of 440 THE ASSEMBLY COMMITIEES STATE OF NEW YORK -ALBANY Codes Ethics & Guidance Health Insul'i\nce .Judiciary CHARLES D. LAVINE Assembfyman 13~District CHAIR Election LawCommitteo March 2S, 2018 Hon. Wilbur L. Ross,Jr. Secretary US.Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution AvenUe, NW Washington/ D.C 20230 Dear Secretary Ross: lamasking you to reject any attempt to include any questioning regarding U.S. citizenship in the 2020 Decennial Census. The presen<;eof such a question will iead to an increase in inaccurate responses and will suppress response rates, An inaccurate decennial censUs count will have a devastating impact on my ability as an elected official to seNe my Constituents and ensure they receiVed the proper resources. I represent a number of impacted minority communities that are deemed "hard-to-count" by the Census Bureau: persons who do not speak English fluently/ lower income people; undocumented immigrants, children, etc. Recent qualitative data released by the Census Bureau shows that survey respondents expressed lIunprecedented" levels of concern with the Confidentiality of their data and who has access to their responses regarding immigration. These concernS caus~d respondents to provide incorrect or incomplete information in an effort to protect themselves and their families. Adding a question about citizenship or immigration status to the 2020 Decennial Census will only exacerbate these existing challenges, Anundercountin the 2020 Decennial Census will. have a devastating/ decade-long impact on New York State. Data frOm the decennial census is used to allocate approximately $700 billion dollars to states and municipalities each fiscal year and inaccuracies and depressed responses could easily lead toa misallocation in the billions. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Sincerely/ c~.- Charles D. Lavine Member of Assembly -- CL/sw ALBANY OFFICE: Room 713, Legislative Onice Building, Albany, New Yorl< 12248' 518-455-5456, FAX: 5i8-455~5467 DISTRICT OFFICE: 1 School Street,Slllta 3036, Glen Cove; New Yori{ 11642 • 516-676-0050, FAX: 516-'676-0071 EMAIL: lavinoc@ilyasseriibly_gov 001263 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 384 of 440 THE ASSEMBLY STATE OF NEW YORK ALBANY CHAIR Higher Education Committee Intern Committee COMMITIEES Environmental Conservation Rules Ways & Means DEBORAH J. GLICK Assemblymember 66TH District New York County March 23, 2018 o Wilbur L. Ross, Jr., Secretary US Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave, NW Washington D.C., 20230 ~ (/> f'I'\ )< S -< rrl (/> rrl n :;0 Dear Secretary Ross, ~ - 00 .~ :;Q N '" -0 3: ts;; m ~ ;:0 W I urge you to reject any attempt to include any question regarding U.S. citizepship and ~adeIJ. status in the 2020 Decennial Census. Asking for such information would have a chilling effect on the Census completion rate. The United States Census Bureau states that the goaf of the Census is to serve "as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy." Implementing questions about citizenship would undermine this goal. Many N ew Yorkers, such as people who are homeless, lack of proficiency with the English language, or fear federal action due to their race, ethnicity, or immigration status are deemed "hard to count" populations for Census collection. These groups will be further deterred from participating in the Census if there are questions regarding citizenship and immigration status. The majority of the people who will be discouraged from participating in the Census, are also those who would benefit greatly from a precise and fair allocation of resources. Individuals and families alike are rightfully concerned with how their data will be used and with whom it will be shared. Low participation in the Census can lead to significantly underfunding from the Federal government for the next decade. In order for elected officials to best serve our constituents, we need to ensure that we obtain the most accurate information possible while remaining aware of the delicacies that exist in our constituents' lives. Adding additional barriers or causes for lack of participation in the survey will only serve to further undermine funding for services for our most vulnerable popul~tions. I urge you to allow the Census to be as accessible as possible, and reject questions regarding citizenship or immigration status. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, yJ.-J.. JjU Deborah J. Glick Assemblymember o o DISTRICT OFFICE -853 Broadway, Suite 2007, New York, New York 10003-4703. (212) 674-5153, ALBANY OFFICE - Room 717, Legislative Office Building, Albany, New York 12248 • (518) 455-4841, glickd@nyassembly.gov FAX (212) 674-5530 FAX (518) 455-4649 001264 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 385 of 440 THE ASSEMBLY CHAIR Correction Committee STATE OF NEW YORK COMMITTEES Banks Codes Judiciary Ways and Means ALBANY TASKFORCE Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force DAVID I. WEPRIN Member of Assembly 24'" Dislrict o (J) ,." X ~ C:> /"T1 ("') The Honorable Wilbur L. Ross, Jr. Secretary U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave, NW Washington, D.C. 20230 ~ ;:0 •••••• !2] ~.-•. Dear Secretary Ross: ::0 c:: -1 :< M (J') :s :2 W W . ~ We urge you to reject any attempt to include a question regarding U.S. citizenship in the 2020 Decennial Census. Including such a question will lead to an increase in inaccurate responses and will depress response rates: As representative of New York City, we rely on accurate census data, and an inaccurate decennial census count will have a devastating impact on our ability to serve our constituents and ensure that they receive the resources they need. > The City of New York estimates that approximately 2.6 percent of its residents, or 225,000 people, were not counted in the 2010 Decennial Census. Administering the decennial census is already a challenge in New York City, which has a high percentage of communities that are deemed "hard to count" by the Census Bureau; persons who do not speak English fluently, lower income persons, homeless persons, undocumented immigrants, young mobile persons, children, etc. Recent qualitative data released by the Census Bureau shows that survey respondents expressed "unprecedented" levels of concern with the confidentiality of their data and who has access to their responses regarding immigration. These concerns caused respondents to provide incorrect or incomplete information in an effort to protect themselves and their families. Adding a question about citizenship or immigration status to the 2020 Decennial Census will only exacerbate these existing challenges. ' An undercount in the 2020 Decennial Census will have a devastating, decade-long impact on New York State and New York City. Data from the decennial census is used to allocate approximately $700 billion dollars to states and municipalities each fiscal year, and inaccuracies and depressed response rates in survey responses could easily lead to the misallocation of billions of dollars each fiscal year. It is our sincere hope that you will reject any attempt to add a question on citizenship to the 2020 Decennial Census. Doing so will result in depressed and inaccurate rates, which could have a real and direct impact on the resources that New York City residents receive from the federal government over the next decade. Thank you for the consideration of this request. Sincerely, .g4iittv~. David I. Weprin Member of Assembly ALBANY OFFICE: Room 602, Legislative Office Building, Albany, New York 12246 ' 516-455-5606, FAX: 516-455-5977 DISTRICT OFFICES: 165-06 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, New York 11366 ' 716-454-3027, FAX: 716-454-3176 111.12 AtianticAvenue, Suite #5, Richmond Hill, New York 11419, 716-605-2361, FAX: 716-605-2364 EMAIL:weprind@nyassembly,gov 001265 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 386 of 440 THE ASSEMBLY STATE OF NEW YORK ALBANY Chairman Committee on Codes COMMITTEES Rules Ways & Means Election Law JOSEPH R. LENTOL Assemblyman 50th District Kings County Ientolj@assembly.state.ny.us 0 March 23,2018 c:::::> tTl co tTl :z: ;;:r;:.. ><: ("') The Honorable Wilbur L. Ross, Jr. Secretary U.S. Department ofCoI1111lerce 1401 Constitution Ave, NW Washington, D.C. 20230 ......, CJ) c:: :;0 <: N 0>- -I r>1 (J) /'T1 ("") ::l:J /'T1 i;! ::l:J .l:j ""0 3 r:;; W W Dear Secretary Ross: I urge you to reject any attempt to include a question regarding U.S. citizenship in the 2020 Decennial Census. Including such a question will discourage people worried about their citizenship status from responding to the census at all. As a member ofthe New York State Assembly, I am deeply concerned about an inaccurate count and the resulting inaccuracies in the distribution of state and federal resources based on that count. Naturally, many people are concerned about the confidentiality oftheir personal information, and this is especially true amongst many of New York City's immigrant populations. These concerns cause respondents to provide incorrect or incomplete information in an effort to protect themselves and their families. New York City is home to many different groups of people, some of which are inherently hard to count by the Census Bureau's own standards: non-fluent English speakers; people of low income, the homeless; undocumented immigrants; and young, transient professionals. One estimate of the 2010 Census shared with my office by MC Meng, MC Serrano and MC Maloney suggests that 225,000 New Yorkers were not counted that year. That is more people than live in most American cities, and that is a miscount that I want to avoid repeating. Thank you for considering my request. ~A. ..~ . Joseph R. Lentol 001266 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 387 of 440 THE ASSEMBLY STATE OF NEW YORK ALBANY PETER J. ABBATE, JR. Assemblyman 49" District Kings County . CHAIRMAN Committee on Governmental Employees COMMITIEES Aging Banks Consumer Affairs & Protection Labor d tf) rTJ .x fl1 C") ClIO :".:1: c: ~1Iloi =2 N -t March 23, 2018 •....• o:t=::I m :;;ra 0- Ul Honorable William Ross Secretary U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave, NW Washington, DC 20230 f"T1 C") ;0 m ~ ::0 ~ ~ r:;; W W Dear Secretary Ross: I am writing to you regarding the upcoming 2020 Decennial"Census and the proposal that would include a question of citizenship on the questionnaire. As an Assemblyman from Brooklyn, New York that represents a majority Asian-American district, it is crucial that we do all we can to ensure an accurate count. I urge you to reject any attempt to include a question. regarding U.S. citizenship in the 2020 Decennial Census. . New York City has been chronically undercotmted in the past censuses which have had a decade long impact. Since the five-boroughs has many obstacles for getting an accurate count, such as homeless, undocumented, non-English speakers as well as many other challenges that depress turnout. Ensuring that New York residents receive the accw-ate and appropriate amount of federal government funding should be a top priority. Thank you in advance for your consideration of this matter and I hope that you will join me and many of my colleagues in government to make sure that we receive the resources we need and an accurate count in the census. /"-' j' l" 1;/ ~~lte, Jr. Assembly rj Cl Room 839, Legislative Office Building, Albany, New York 12248. (518) 455.3053 Cl 6605 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, New York 11219 • (718) 232.9565 001267 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 388 of 440 THE ASSEMBLY CHAIR Subcommittee on Women Velerans STATE OF NEW YORK COMMITTEES Energy Insurance Social Services Transportation . Veterans' Affairs ALBANY PAMELA J. HUNTER Assemblywoman 128'" District Onondaga County <5 (/') rr1 March 23, 2018 Hon. Wilbur L. Ross,Jr. Secretary U.S. Dept. of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave. NW Washington D.C. 20230 """" :::! co >< rr1 n c: -,\ :::i: :~:~~ < rr1 0-. :;0 rv (/) I""l (") ::xl tTl ~ ::xl ~ d:! iSS W W Dear Secretary Ross: I write to urge you to reject any proposal to include questions regarding U.S. citizenship in the 2020 Decennial Census. Any inclusion of such a question will lead to depressed response rates and inaccurate data. As a representative in Central New York, I rely on accurate data to better serve my constituents and determine what resources they need. As the representative of one of the most impoverished communities in the county, census data will I already be challenging to collect in my district. Constituents are already concerned about keeping their data secure and questioning them about citizenship will sew an even greater distrust of the federal government in our country. Immigrants will conceal information to protect their families rendering the data inaccurate, incomplete, and ultimately less useful. Additionally, if an undercount occurs, New York will suffer a major blow to its funding allocation. This is' a disservice to my constituents and the State of New York as a whole. We should not tolerate a decade of misallocated resources because of ill advised questions in the 2020 Decennial Census. I hope that you see the counterproductive nature of any citizenship question inclusion and reject such proposals. Thank you for your consideration of this request. . . ';>~ AsSemblyWOmantl. 12Sth Assembly District .~tv J. Hunter . . ALBANY OFFICE: Room 432 Legislative Office Building. Albany, New York 12248' 518-455-5383, Fax: 518.455-5417 DISTRICT OFFICE: 711 East Genesee Street, 2nd Floor, Syracuse, New York 13210' 315-449.9536, Fax: 315-449.0712 .EMAIL: hunterp@nyassembly.gov WEBSITE: nyassembty.gov!mem,'Pamela-J-Hunterl 001268 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 389 of 440 March 23, 2018 The Honorable Wilbur Ross Secretary, United States Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20230 Re: Protect the Scientific Integrity of the Census Dear Secretary Ross, Since its inception in 1787, the decennial U.S. Census has served as the scientificfoundation for population-based representation in our democracy, in addition to providing a wealth of social and economic data that serves the entire country. As we approach the 2020.Census, changes in data collection are being proposed at this late stage that threaten to undermine the scientific integrity of this crucial enterprise. Last December, the Department of Justice requested that the Census Bureau add a question regarding citizenship in an effort to identify undocumented immigrant populations. This request is ill-conceived for a number of reasons. We have more accurate methods for measuring and studying non-citizenship, for example through anonymous surveys. Imposing a citizenship question would lead to a lower participation rate and substantial undercount of certain geographic regions and demographic populations, undermining the scientific integrity of the entire project. Preliminary focus groups and interviews with Census field representatives have already shown that greater fears of deportation, threats of a "Muslirn ban:' and the termination of the DACA program are exacerbating already high non-response rates among historically undercounted populations. The potential for an increased undercount would have far reaching consequences. In addition to the possible loss of Congressional seats for states, accurate population counts are essential for commerce. Businesses that depend on sales to individual consumers rely on regional information about the age, income, education, family structure, occupations and commuting patterns of people that determine market segmentations. Additionally, behavioral data about the use of household accessories and technology provide the best picture that we have about how Americans live. Without a high participation rate and accurate interviews, the validity of important economic data is threatened. The accuracy of the Census is also crucial for effective public policy. Not only do we rely on accurate Census data to provide public services like schools, health care centers and highways, demographic information from the Census has played a major role in the protection of our most fundamental freedoms. The accurate classification of specific racial and ethnic populations provides the core evidence that facilitates enforcement of both the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act. Recent calls to remove or abruptly transform these questions similarly threaten the scientific integrity of the Census. Traditionally, the Census Bureau has led a continuous effort to refine and improve questions designed to measure evolving constructs such as race. For example, the 2000 Census was the first to provide the option of self-identification in multiple categories, to better reflect the growing 001269 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 390 of 440 complexity of racial identity. Our hope is that demographers and other scientists at the Bureau will continue to adjust such questions in order to capture meaningful distinctions, but they should be free from political pressure in doing so. The Census captures the story of who we have been, who we are, and who we are becoming. We urge the Department of Commerce uphold its responsibility to protect the scientific integrity and ensure the accuracy of the population data that results from the 2020 Census. Sincerely, Steven Aftergood Acting President, Federation of American Scientists Andrew Cherlin Benjamin H. Griswold III Professor of Public Policy & Chair, Johns Hopkins University Sarah Christopherson Policy Advocacy Director, National Women's Health Network Louis Clark Executive Director/CEO, Government Accountability Project Charlie Cray Interim Political and Business Policy Director, Greenpeace USA Julie Dowling Associate Professor, Department of Latina/Latino Studies, University of "Iinois at Urbana-Champaign Wendy Fields Executive Director, Democracy Initiative Carol Gore President/CEO, Cook Inlet Housing Authority President, Association of Alaska Housing Authorities Christine Harley Director, 2020 Census Counts Hassan Jaber Executive Director, Arab Com'munity Center for Economic and Social Services David lewis William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science, Vanderbilt University Meghan Maury Policy Director, NationallGBTQ Task Force 001270 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 391 of 440 Alondra Nelson President, Social Science Research Council Andrew Rosenberg Director, Center for Science and Democracy, Union of Concerned Scientists Alisu Schoua-Glusberg Principal Owner, Research Support Services Inc. Sonal Shah Professor of Practice and founding Executive Director of the Beeck Center for Social Impact and Innovation, Georgetown University Maile Taualii Assistant Professor of Public Health, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Manoa Kathleen Thelen President, American Political Science Association Arturo Vargas Executive Director, NALEOEducational Fund Bethany Wiggin Founding Director, Penn Program in Environmental Humanities, University of Pennsylvania Susan F. Wood Executive Director, Jacobs Institute of Women's Health Jane Zelikova Research Scientist, sao Women Scientists 001271 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 392 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington: D.C. 20230 March 23,2018 Ms. Vivian Chang Outreach Specialist, Center for Science and Democracy Union of Concerned Scientists 1825 K Street, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20006 Dear Ms, Chang: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. Please assure your colleagues that the Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please have a member of your staff coIitact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, CJ~~ Wilbur Ross 001272 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 393 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 March 23,2018 Mr. Marvin D. Nathan National Chair Anti-Defamation League 1100 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Number 1020 Washington, DC 20036 Dear Mr. Nathan: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Department of Justice's request to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire. I appreciate your taking the time to make me aware of your position on this important matter. The"Department of Commerce is conducting an orderly review of the Department of Justice's request. The Department is required by law to submit the proposed final list of questions to Congress by March 31, 2018, which is two years prior to Census Day, April 1, 2020. Let me underscore my commitment to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census. A high-quality 2020 Census that counts each person, in the place where he or she lives, is my highest priority. As you know, I have conducted a rigorous review and produced a new 2020 Census lifecycle cost estimate, and I have put into place the people, processes, and programs necessary to ensure strong governance and oversight of the 2020 Census. We will keep you apprised of any developments regarding the citizenship question. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please contact Michael Platt, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, at mplatt@doc.gov or (202) 482-3663. Sincerely, lJ~~ Wilbur Ross 001273 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 394 of 440 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL PRE-DECISIONAL DRAFT As part of his decision-making process, Secretary Ross spoke to a number of different stakeholders about the Department of Justice’s request to reinstate the citizenship question on the 2020 Decennial. These notes attempt to memorialize those conversations. These are not verbatim transcripts and each summary reflects the recollections of attendees from the Department of Commerce. Every effort has been made to ensure these notes are an accurate reflection of Secretary Ross’s conversations with stakeholders. Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D. CA) On March 23, 2018, Secretary Ross and his staff spoke with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. The Secretary and Leader Pelosi briefly discussed trade and the recent 232 actions. Leader Pelosi then stated that she hoped that she and the Secretary could find “common ground” on census issues and the issue surrounding reinstatement of the citizenship question on the Decennial Census. Leader Pelosi stated that she thinks it would be wrong to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Decennial Census because it is not in the public interest and it does not honor the vision of the founders to meet the needs of the people. Leader Pelosi noted that the census was really about reapportionment and to measure needs and opportunities. According to Leader Pelosi, the census is about how many people live in the United States. Determining the citizenship of residents is not part of the intention of the founders. Leader Pelosi stated that the addition of a citizenship question would (1) have a chilling effect; (2) have an impact on federal government programs and benefits; and (3) impact the distribution of votes in Congress. Leader Pelosi shared that some unease has arisen out of the Trump campaign’s fundraising email that was sent out earlier in the week regarding the citizenship question. She expressed her appreciation that when asked about this email before the House CJS Committee on Tuesday, the Secretary testified that the census is not about politics. Leader Pelosi noted that the citizenship question is about some borderline stuff at best and at worst, it undermines the basis of our democracy, which is to meet the needs of and be fair to the states. Leader Pelosi stated that she appreciated the fact that the Secretary must make a decision by March 31 and that he is reaching out to various sides. Leader Pelosi noted that she was blessed to be from California, where the beauty is in the mix, and where there are a number of mixed households and a large population of non-citizens or nonU.S. born individuals. She stated her concern that residents of mixed households may be reluctant to even cooperate with the census if the short form decennial contains a citizenship question. Leader Pelosi noted that the mere flirtation with adding a question has a chilling effect on people who are citizens and people who are not citizens. Leader Pelosi noted that the census is used to make judgments about the formula for how opportunities are distributed relative to the population. Leader Pelosi stated that a diminished count (which was not yet established by evidence or facts) would lead to a decrease in resources and opportunity from the federal government. Leader Pelosi then discussed her time as a student answering questions about the diplomatic policy of the United States in the nineteenth century, all of which were based on geography, particularly those about Lewis and Clark. Leader Pelosi stated that questions of history are often 001274 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 395 of 440 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL PRE-DECISIONAL DRAFT answered by knowing “who are the people?” She spoke of how Ben Franklin feared that America would become a nation of Germans. Leader Pelosi stated that currently, our country consists of natives and others. Leader Pelosi then asked “Who is America? Who are America?” Regardless, Leader Pelosi explained, there is no constitutional basis to ask a question about citizenship. Leader Pelosi next referenced the fact that many states assessed poll taxes in the past as a matter of course. Leader Pelosi then reiterated her concerns about the citizenship question having a chilling effect and noted that the answers will have an impact on the federal government. According to Leader Pelosi, the will determine the distribution of votes in Congress in the United States and it will show where people live and move and the “rest of that.” Leader Pelosi explained that for a long time, the Sun Belt has drawn people, and states in the Sun Belt received additional congressional seats because the census accurately counted Sun Belt residents. Leader Pelosi noted that in her district, there are a large number of people who were foreign born, and that this is the case throughout California, and that the citizenship question would have a chilling effect on response rate. Leader Pelosi stated that anytime the government seeks to ascertain certain information, particularly at public schools in her district, kids don’t show up because there is a fear. Questions that may seem appropriate lead to questions that are not appropriate, which in turn leads to a chilling effect. Leader Pelosi noted that even in bright red states, governors would be at a disadvantage if they needed resources but did not get them due to an undercount. According to Leader Pelosi, it is wrong to inject a citizenship question even if all of the things she is worried about are not true – she does not think it is in the public interest of the country. Leader Pelosi noted that she would document this conversation and commented that the Secretary should be happy because the Census Bureau received a lot of money in the recently passed budget bill.       Does not honor the vision of the founders Confidentiality concerns Impact federal programs and benefits Impact the distribution of votes in Congress Lower response rate Government mistrust 001275 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 396 of 440 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL PRE-DECISIONAL DRAFT As part of his decision-making process, Secretary Ross spoke to a number of different stakeholders about the Department of Justice’s request to reinstate the citizenship question on the 2020 Decennial. These notes attempt to memorialize those conversations. These are not verbatim transcripts and each summary reflects the recollections of attendees from the Department of Commerce. Every effort has been made to ensure these notes are an accurate reflection of Secretary Ross’s conversations with stakeholders. Christine Pierce, SVP of Data Science, Nielsen On March 23, 2018, Secretary Ross and his staff spoke with Christine Pierce, Senior Vice President of Data Science for Nielsen. Ms. Pierce shared that Nielsen uses census data in a lot of important ways, specifically how they recruit and project samples. Ms. Pierce stated that Nielsen needed the census to be accurate and needed the census to be efficient and that the best census is one that produces the highest quality data at the lowest cost. Ms. Pierce stated that her biggest concerns was that the reinstatement of a citizenship question could lead to a lower response rate, and that the mailback rate (or initial response rate) is very important. Costs are lower when people respond the first time. Failure to respond increases costs because Census Bureau needs to deploy enumerators. Ms. Pierce stated that including a question on citizenship could make people less likely to respond, but that there is no data to predict how much lower the response rate might be. In response to a question, Ms. Pierce stated that the longer a survey is, the less likely people are to respond. She further stated that the more sensitive the question, the more likely people are to be turned off by the question and decline to respond. Ms. Pierce explained that examples of sensitive questions included questions or religion and sexuality. Ms. Pierce stated that Nielsen sometimes chooses to ask sensitive questions even if they believe it will depress response rates. Ms. Pierce stated that Nielsen conducts a cost-benefit analysis to determine whether it is worth asking the question, even if it means having to do more extensive nonresponse follow-up. Ms. Pierce stated that sensitive questions often appeared on longer surveys and that longer surveys generally had lower response rates than shorter ones. Ms. Pierce stated that she was not aware of a short census survey that contained a sensitive question, but that Nielsen has tested some of the ACS questions perceived to be “sensitive” (birthplace and date of arrival in the US) on shorter surveys. Ms. Pierce noted that she and others at Nielsen were concerned about response rates declining due to the presence of the sensitive questions on the short questionnaire, but that Nielsen did not observe lower response rates to the survey. Ms. Pierce noted the importance of testing questions. She also noted that in the only specific situation she was aware of that sensitive questions were tested on a short questionnaire, there was no impact on response rates. Finally, in response to a question, Ms. Pierce stated that Nielsen incentivize participation with low dollar cash reward in the $1-$15 range. Ms. Pierce believed that for the survey referenced above, any incentive would have been at the lower end of the range.    Lower response rate/higher NRFU Higher costs Testing 001276 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 397 of 440 January 19, 2018 MEMORANDUM FOR: Wilbur L. Ross, Jr. Secretary of Commerce Through: Karen Dunn Kelley Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Deputy Secretary Ron S. Jarmin Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Director Enrique Lamas Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Deputy Director From: John M. Abowd Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Subject: Technical Review of the Department of Justice Request to Add Citizenship Question to the 2020 Census The Department of Justice has requested block-level citizen voting-age population estimates by OMBapproved race and ethnicity categories from the 2020 Census of Population and Housing. These estimates are currently provided in two related data products: the PL94-171 redistricting data, produced by April 1st of the year following a decennial census under the authority of 13 U.S.C. Section 141, and the Citizen Voting Age Population by Race and Ethnicity (CVAP) tables produced every February from the most recent five-year American Community Survey data. The PL94-171 data are released at the census block level. The CVAP data are released at the census block group level. We consider three alternatives in response to the request: (A) no change in data collection, (B) adding a citizenship question to the 2020 Census, and (C) obtaining citizenship status from administrative records for the whole 2020 Census population. We recommend either Alternative A or C. Alternative C best meets DoJ’s stated uses, is comparatively far less costly than Alternative B, does not increase response burden, and does not harm the quality of the census count. Alternative A is not very costly and also does not harm the quality of the census count. Alternative B better addresses DoJ’s stated uses than Alternative A. However, Alternative B is very costly, harms the quality of the census count, and would use substantially less accurate citizenship status data than are available from administrative sources. census.gov 001277 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 398 of 440 Description Summary of Alternatives Alternative A Alternative B No change in data Add citizenship collection question to the 2020 Census (i.e., the DoJ request), all 2020 Census microdata remain within the Census Bureau Impact on 2020 Census Quality of Citizen Voting-Age Population Data None Other Advantages Lowest cost alternative Shortcomings Citizen voting-age population data remain the same or are improved by using small-area modeling methods Status quo Major potential quality and cost disruptions Block-level data improved, but with serious quality issues remaining Direct measure of selfreported citizenship for the whole population Citizenship status is misreported at a very high rate for noncitizens, citizenship status is missing at a high rate for citizens and noncitizens due to reduced self-response and increased item nonresponse, nonresponse followup costs increase by at least $27.5M, erroneous enumerations increase, whole-person census imputations increase Alternative C Leave 2020 Census questionnaire as designed and add citizenship from administrative records, all 2020 Census microdata and any linked citizenship data remain within the Census Bureau None Best option for blocklevel citizenship data, quality much improved Administrative citizenship records more accurate than selfreports, incremental cost is very likely to be less than $2M, USCIS data would permit record linkage for many more legal resident noncitizens Citizenship variable integrated into 2020 Census microdata outside the production system, Memorandum of Understanding with United States Citizen and Immigration Services required to acquire most up-to-date naturalization data Approved: _______________________________ Date: __________ John M. Abowd, Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology 001278 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 399 of 440 Detailed Analysis of Alternatives The statistics in this memorandum have been released by the Census Bureau Disclosure Review Board with approval number CBDRB-2018-CDAR-014. Alternative A: Make no changes Under this alternative, we would not change the current 2020 Census questionnaire nor the planned publications from the 2020 Census and the American Community Survey (ACS). Under this alternative, the PL94-171 redistricting data and the citizen voting-age population (CVAP) data would be released on the current schedule and with the current specifications. The redistricting and CVAP data are used by the Department of Justice to enforce the Voting Rights Act. They are also used by state redistricting offices to draw congressional and legislative districts that conform to constitutional equal-population and Voting Rights Act nondiscrimination requirements. Because the block-group-level CVAP tables have associated margins of error, their use in combination with the much more precise block-level census counts in the redistricting data requires sophisticated modeling. For these purposes, most analysts and the DoJ use statistical modeling methods to produce the block-level eligible voter data that become one of the inputs to their processes. If the DoJ requests the assistance of Census Bureau statistical experts in developing model-based statistical methods to better facilitate the DoJ’s uses of these data in performing its Voting Rights Act duties, a small team of Census Bureau experts similar in size and capabilities to the teams used to provide the Voting Rights Act Section 203 language determinations would be deployed. We estimate that this alternative would have no impact on the quality of the 2020 Census because there would be no change to any of the parameters underling the Secretary’s revised life-cycle cost estimates. The estimated cost is about $350,000 because that is approximately the cost of resources that would be used to do the modeling for the DoJ. Alternative B: Add the question on citizenship to the 2020 Census questionnaire Under this alternative, we would add the ACS question on citizenship to the 2020 Census questionnaire and ISR instrument. We would then produce the block-level citizen voting-age population by race and ethnicity tables during the 2020 Census publication phase. Since the question is already asked on the American Community Survey, we would accept the cognitive research and questionnaire testing from the ACS instead of independently retesting the citizenship question. This means that the cost of preparing the new question would be minimal. We did not prepare an estimate of the impact of adding the citizenship question on the cost of reprogramming the Internet Self-Response (ISR) instrument, revising the Census Questionnaire Assistance (CQA), or redesigning the printed questionnaire because those components will not be finalized until after the March 2018 submission of the final questions. Adding the citizenship question is similar in scope and cost to recasting the race and ethnicity questions again, should that become necessary, and would be done at the same time. After the 2020 Census ISR, CQA and printed questionnaire are in final form, adding the citizenship question would be much more expensive and would depend on exactly when the implementation decision was made during the production cycle. 001279 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 400 of 440 For these reasons, we analyzed Alternative B in terms of its adverse impact on the rate of voluntary cooperation via self-response, the resulting increase in nonresponse followup (NRFU), and the consequent effects on the quality of the self-reported citizenship data. Three distinct analyses support the conclusion of an adverse impact on self-response and, as a result, on the accuracy and quality of the 2020 Census. We assess the costs of increased NRFU in light of the results of these analyses. B.1. Quality of citizenship responses We considered the quality of the citizenship responses on the ACS. In this analysis we estimated item nonresponse rates for the citizenship question on the ACS from 2013 through 2016. When item nonresponse occurs, the ACS edit and imputation modules are used to allocate an answer to replace the missing data item. This results in lower quality data because of the statistical errors in these allocation models. The analysis of the self-responses responses is done using ACS data from 2013-2016 because of operational changes in 2013, including the introduction of the ISR option and changes in the followup operations for mail-in questionnaires. In the period from 2013 to 2016, item nonresponse rates for the citizenship question on the mail-in questionnaires for non-Hispanic whites (NHW) ranged from 6.0% to 6.3%, non-Hispanic blacks (NHB) ranged from 12.0% to 12.6%, and Hispanics ranged from 11.6 to 12.3%. In that same period, the ISR item nonresponse rates for citizenship were greater than those for mail-in questionnaires. In 2013, the item nonresponse rates for the citizenship variable on the ISR instrument were NHW: 6.2%, NHB: 12.3% and Hispanic: 13.0%. By 2016 the rates increased for NHB and especially Hispanics. They were NHW: 6.2%, NHB: 13.1%, and Hispanic: 15.5% (a 2.5 percentage point increase). Whether the response is by mail-in questionnaire or ISR instrument, item nonresponse rates for the citizenship question are much greater than the comparable rates for other demographic variables like sex, birthdate/age, and race/ethnicity (data not shown). B.2. Self-response rate analyses We directly compared the self-response rate in the 2000 Census for the short and long forms, separately for citizen and noncitizen households. In all cases, citizenship status of the individuals in the household was determined from administrative record sources, not from the response on the long form. A noncitizen household contains at least one noncitizen. Both citizen and noncitizen households have lower selfresponse rates on the long form compared to the short form; however, the decline in self-response for noncitizen households was 3.3 percentage points greater than the decline for citizen households. This analysis compared short and long form respondents, categories which were randomly assigned in the design of the 2000 Census. We compared the self-response rates for the same household address on the 2010 Census and the 2010 American Community Survey, separately for citizen and noncitizen households. Again, all citizenship data were taken from administrative records, not the ACS, and noncitizen households contain at least one noncitizen resident. In this case, the randomization is over the selection of household addresses to receive the 2010 ACS. Because the ACS is an ongoing survey sampling fresh households each month, many of the residents of sampled households completed the 2010 ACS with the same reference address as they used for the 2010 Census. Once again, the self-response rates were lower in the ACS than in the 2010 Census for both citizen and noncitizen households. In this 2010 comparison, moreover, the decline in selfresponse was 5.1 percentage points greater for noncitizen households than for citizen households. 001280 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 401 of 440 In both the 2000 and 2010 analyses, only the long-form or ACS questionnaire contained a citizenship question. Both the long form and the ACS questionnaires are more burdensome than the shortform. Survey methodologists consider burden to include both the direct time costs of responding and the indirect costs arising from nonresponse due to perceived sensitivity of the topic. There are, consequently, many explanations for the lower self-response rates among all household types on these longer questionnaires. However, the only difference between citizen and noncitizen households in our studies was the presence of at least one noncitizen in noncitizen households. It is therefore a reasonable inference that a question on citizenship would lead to some decline in overall self-response because it would make the 2020 Census modestly more burdensome in the direct sense, and potentially much more burdensome in the indirect sense that it would lead to a larger decline in self-response for noncitizen households. B.3. Breakoff rate analysis We examined the response breakoff paradata for the 2016 ACS. We looked at all breakoff screens on the ISR instrument, and specifically at the breakoffs that occurred on the screens with the citizenship and related questions like place of birth and year of entry to the U.S. Breakoff paradata isolate the point in answering the questionnaire where a respondent discontinues entering data—breaks off—rather than finishing. A breakoff is different from failure to self-respond. The respondent started the survey and was prepared to provide the data on the Internet Self-Response instrument, but changed his or her mind during the interview. Hispanics and non-Hispanic non-whites (NHNW) have greater breakoff rates than non-Hispanic whites (NHW). In the 2016 ACS data, breakoffs were NHW: 9.5% of cases while NHNW: 14.1% and Hispanics: 17.6%. The paradata show the question on which the breakoff occurred. Only 0.04% of NHW broke off on the citizenship question, whereas NHNW broke off 0.27% and Hispanics broke off 0.36%. There are three related questions on immigrant status on the ACS: citizenship, place of birth, and year of entry to the United States. Considering all three questions Hispanics broke off on 1.6% of all ISR cases, NHNW: 1.2% and NHW: 0.5%. A breakoff on the ISR instrument can result in follow-up costs, imputation of missing data, or both. Because Hispanics and non-Hispanic non-whites breakoff much more often than non-Hispanic whites, especially on the citizenship-related questions, their survey response quality is differentially affected. B.4. Cost analysis Lower self-response rates would raise the cost of conducting the 2020 Census. We discuss those increased costs below. They also reduce the quality of the resulting data. Lower self-response rates degrade data quality because data obtained from NRFU have greater erroneous enumeration and whole-person imputation rates. An erroneous enumeration means a census person enumeration that should not have been counted for any of several reasons, such as, that the person (1) is a duplicate of a correct enumeration; (2) is inappropriate (e.g., the person died before Census Day); or (3) is enumerated in the wrong location for the relevant tabulation (https://www.census.gov/coverage_measurement/definitions/). A whole-person census imputation is a census microdata record for a person for which all characteristics are imputed. Our analysis of the 2010 Census coverage errors (Census Coverage Measurement Estimation Report: Summary of Estimates of Coverage for Persons in the United States, Memo G-01) contains the relevant data. That study found that when the 2010 Census obtained a valid self-response (219 million persons), 001281 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 402 of 440 the correct enumeration rate was 97.3%, erroneous enumerations were 2.5%, and whole-person census imputations were 0.3%. All erroneous enumeration and whole-person imputation rates are much greater for responses collected in NRFU. The vast majority of NRFU responses to the 2010 Census (59 million persons) were collected in May. During that month, the rate of correct enumerations was only 90.2%, the rate of incorrect enumeration was 4.8%, and the rate of whole-person census imputations was 5.0%. June NRFU accounted for 15 million persons, of whom only 84.6% were correctly enumerated, with erroneous enumerations of 5.7%, and whole-person census imputations of 9.6%. (See Table 19 of 2010 Census Memorandum G-01. That table does not provide statistics for all NRFU cases in aggregate.) One reason that the erroneous enumeration and whole-person imputation rates are so much greater during NRFU is that the data are much more likely to be collected from a proxy rather than a household member, and, when they do come from a household member, that person has less accurate information than selfresponders. The correct enumeration rate for NRFU household member interviews is 93.4% (see Table 21 of 2010 Census Memorandum G-01), compared to 97.3% for non-NRFU households (see Table 19). The information for 21.0% of the persons whose data were collected during NRFU is based on proxy responses. For these 16 million persons, the correct enumeration rate is only 70.1%. Among proxy responses, erroneous enumerations are 6.7% and whole-person census imputations are 23.1% (see Table 21). Using these data, we can develop a cautious estimate of the data quality consequences of adding the citizenship question. We assume that citizens are unaffected by the change and that an additional 5.1% of households with at least one noncitizen go into NRFU because they do not self-respond. We expect about 126 million occupied households in the 2020 Census. From the 2016 ACS, we estimate that 9.8% of all households contain at least one noncitizen. Combining these assumptions implies an additional 630,000 households in NRFU. If the NRFU data for those households have the same quality as the average NRFU data in the 2010 Census, then the result would be 139,000 fewer correct enumerations, of which 46,000 are additional erroneous enumerations and 93,000 are additional whole-person census imputations. This analysis assumes that, during the NRFU operations, a cooperative member of the household supplies data 79.0% of the time and 21.0% receive proxy responses. If all of these new NRFU cases go to proxy responses instead, the result would be 432,000 fewer correct enumerations, of which 67,000 are erroneous enumerations and 365,000 are whole-person census imputations. For Alternative B, our estimate of the incremental cost proceeds as follows. Using the analysis in the paragraph above, the estimated NRFU workload will increase by approximately 630,000 households, or approximately 0.5 percentage points. We currently estimate that for each percentage point increase in NRFU, the cost of the 2020 Census increases by approximately $55 million. Accordingly, the addition of a question on citizenship could increase the cost of the 2020 Census by at least $27.5 million. It is worth stressing that this cost estimate is a lower bound. Our estimate of $55 million for each percentage point increase in NRFU is based on an average of three visits per household. We expect that many more of these noncitizen households would receive six NRFU visits. We believe that $27.5 million is a conservative estimate because the other evidence cited in this report suggests that the differences between citizen and noncitizen response rates and data quality will be amplified during the 2020 Census compared to historical levels. Hence, the decrease in self-response for citizen households in 2020 could be much greater than the 5.1 percentage points we observed during the 2010 Census. 001282 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 403 of 440 Alternative C: Use administrative data on citizenship instead of add the question to the 2020 Census Under this alternative, we would add the capability to link an accurate, edited citizenship variable from administrative records to the final 2020 Census microdata files. We would then produce block-level tables of citizen voting age population by race and ethnicity during the publication phase of the 2020 Census using the enhanced 2020 Census microdata. The Census Bureau has conducted tests of its ability to link administrative data to supplement the decennial census and the ACS since the 1990s. Administrative record studies were performed for the 1990, 2000 and 2010 Censuses. We discuss some of the implications of the 2010 study below. We have used administrative data extensively in the production of the economic censuses for decades. Administrative business data from multiple sources are a key component of the production Business Register, which provides the frames for the economic censuses, annual, quarterly, and monthly business surveys. Administrative business data are also directly tabulated in many of our products. In support of the 2020 Census, we moved the administrative data linking facility for households and individuals from research to production. This means that the ability to integrate administrative data at the record level is already part of the 2020 Census production environment. In addition, we began regularly ingesting and loading administrative data from the Social Security Administration, Internal Revenue Service and other federal and state sources into the 2020 Census data systems. In assessing the expected quality and cost of Alternative C, we assume the availability of these record linkage systems and the associated administrative data during the 2020 Census production cycle. C.1. Quality of administrate record versus self-report citizenship status We performed a detailed study of the responses to the citizenship question compared to the administrative record citizenship variable for the 2000 Census, 2010 ACS and 2016 ACS. These analyses confirm that the vast majority of citizens, as determined by reliable federal administrative records that require proof of citizenship, correctly report their status when asked a survey question. These analyses also demonstrate that when the administrative record source indicates an individual is not a citizen, the self-report is “citizen” for no less than 23.8% of the cases, and often more than 30%. For all of these analyses, we linked the Census Bureau’s enhanced version of the SSA Numident data using the production individual record linkage system to append an administrative citizenship variable to the relevant census and ACS microdata. The Numident data contain information on every person who has ever been issued a Social Security Number or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. Since 1972, SSA has required proof of citizenship or legal resident alien status from applicants. We use this verified citizenship status as our administrative citizenship variable. Because noncitizens must interact with SSA if they become naturalized citizens, these data reflect current citizenship status albeit with a lag for some noncitizens. For our analysis of the 2000 Census long-form data, we linked the 2002 version of the Census Numident data, which is the version closest to the April 1, 2000 Census date. For 92.3% of the 2000 Census longform respondents, we successfully linked the administrative citizenship variable. The 7.7% of persons for whom the administrative data are missing is comparable to the item non-response for self-responders in the mail-in pre-ISR-option ACS. When the administrative data indicated that the 2000 Census respondent was a citizen, the self-response was citizen: 98.8%. For this same group, the long-form response was 001283 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 404 of 440 noncitizen: 0.9% and missing: 0.3%. By contrast, when the administrative data indicated that the respondent was not a citizen, the self-report was citizen: 29.9%, noncitizen: 66.4%, and missing: 3.7%. In the same analysis of 2000 Census data, we consider three categories of individuals: the reference person (the individual who completed the census form for the household), relatives of the reference person, and individuals unrelated to the reference person. When the administrative data show that the individual is a citizen, the reference person, relatives of the reference person, and nonrelatives of the reference person have self-reported citizenship status of 98.7%, 98.9% and 97.2%, respectively. On the other hand, when the administrative data report that the individual was a noncitizen, the long-form response was citizen for 32.9% of the reference persons; that is, reference persons who are not citizens according to the administrative data self-report that they are not citizens in only 63.3% of the long-form responses. When they are reporting for a relative who is not a citizen according to the administrative data, reference persons list that individual as a citizen in 28.6% of the long-form responses. When they are reporting for a nonrelative who is not a citizen according to the administrative data, reference persons list that individual as a citizen in 20.4% of the long-form responses. We analyzed the 2010 and 2016 ACS citizenship responses using the same methodology. The 2010 ACS respondents were linked to the 2010 version of the Census Numident. The 2016 ACS respondents were linked to the 2016 Census Numident. In 2010, 8.5% of the respondents could not be linked, or had missing citizenship status on the administrative data. In 2016, 10.9% could not be linked or had missing administrative data. We reached the same conclusions using 2010 and 2016 ACS data with the following exceptions. When the administrative data report that the individual is a citizen, the self-response is citizen on 96.9% of the 2010 ACS questionnaires and 93.8% of the 2016 questionnaires. These lower selfreported citizenship rates are due to missing responses on the ACS, not misclassification. As we noted above, the item nonresponse rate for the citizenship question has been increasing. These item nonresponse data show that some citizens are not reporting their status on the ACS at all. In 2010 and 2016, individuals for whom the administrative data indicate noncitizen respond citizen in 32.7% and 34.7% of the ACS questionnaires, respectively. The rates of missing ACS citizenship response are also greater for individuals who are noncitizens in the administrative data (2010: 4.1%, 2016: 7.7%). The analysis of reference persons, relatives, and nonrelatives is qualitatively identical to the 2000 Census analysis. In all three analyses, the results for racial and ethnic groups and for voting age individuals are similar to the results for the whole population with one important exception. If the administrative data indicate that the person is a citizen, the self-report is citizen at a very high rate with the remainder being predominately missing self-reports for all groups. If the administrative data indicate noncitizen, the self-report is citizen at a very high rate (never less than 23.8% for any racial, ethnic or voting age group in any year we studied). The exception is the missing data rate for Hispanics, who are missing administrative data about twice as often as non-Hispanic blacks and three times as often as non-Hispanic whites. C.2. Analysis of coverage differences between administrative and survey citizenship data Our analysis suggests that the ACS and 2000 long form survey data have more complete coverage of citizenship than administrative record data, but the relative advantage of the survey data is diminishing. Citizenship status is missing for 10.9 percent of persons in the 2016 administrative records, and it is missing for 6.3 percent of persons in the 2016 ACS. This 4.6 percentage point gap between administrative and survey missing data rates is smaller than the gap in 2000 (6.9 percentage points) and 2010 (5.6 001284 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 405 of 440 percentage points). Incomplete (through November) pre-production ACS data indicate that citizenship item nonresponse has again increased in 2017. There is an important caveat to the conclusion that survey-based citizenship data are more complete than administrative records, albeit less so now than in 2000. The methods used to adjust the ACS weights for survey nonresponse and to allocate citizenship status for item nonresponse assume that the predicted answers of the sampled non-respondents are statistically the same as those of respondents. Our analysis casts serious doubt on this assumption, suggesting that those who do not respond to either the entire ACS or the citizenship question on the ACS are not statistically similar to those who do; in particular, their responses to the citizenship question would not be well-predicted by the answers of those who did respond. The consequences of missing citizenship data in the administrative records are asymmetric. In the Census Numident, citizenship data may be missing for older citizens who obtained SSNs before the 1972 requirement to verify citizenship, naturalized citizens who have not confirmed their naturalization to SSA, and noncitizens who do not have an SSN or ITIN. All three of these shortcomings are addressed by adding data from the United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS). Those data would complement the Census Numident data for older citizens and update those data for naturalized citizens. A less obvious, but equally important benefit, is that they would permit record linkage for legal resident aliens by allowing the construction of a supplementary record linkage master list for such people, who are only in scope for the Numident if they apply for and receive an SSN or ITIN. Consequently, the administrative records citizenship data would most likely have both more accurate citizen status and fewer missing individuals than would be the case for any survey-based collection method. Finally, having two sources of administrative citizenship data permits a detailed verification of the accuracy of those sources as well. C.3. Cost of administrative record data production For Alternative C, we estimate that the incremental cost, except for new MOUs, is $450,000. This cost estimate includes the time to develop an MOU with USCIS, estimated ingestion and curation costs for USCIS data, incremental costs of other administrative data already in use in the 2020 Census but for which continued acquisition is now a requirement, and staff time to do the required statistical work for integration of the administrative-data citizenship status onto the 2020 Census microdata. This cost estimate is necessarily incomplete because we have not had adequate time to develop a draft MOU with USCIS, which is a requirement for getting a firm delivery cost estimate from the agency. Acquisition costs for other administrative data acquired or proposed for the 2020 Census varied from zero to $1.5M. Thus the realistic range of cost estimates, including the cost of USCIS data, is between $500,000 and $2.0M 001285 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 406 of 440 Questions on the Jan 19 Draft Census Memo on the DoJ Citizenship Question Reinstatement Request 1. With respect to Alternatives B and C, what is the difference, if any, between the time when the data collected under each alternative would be available to the public? Since the collection of this data, whether from administrative records or from an enumerated question, occurs prior to the creation of the Microdata Detail File (MDF) from which all tabulations will be performed, there is no difference in the timing of when the data collected under either alternative B or C could be made available to the public. The exact date for completion of the MDF is still being determined as the 2020 Census schedule is matured. However, the 2020 Census is working towards publishing the first postapportionment tabulation data products as early as the first week of February 2021. 2. What is the “2020 Census publication phase” (page 1 of the Detailed Analysis for Alternative B) versus Alternative C? Would there be any difference? The 2020 Census publication phase is a broad window stretching from the release of the apportionment counts by December 31, 2020 through the last data product or report published in FY 2023, the final year of decennial funding for the 2020 Census. However, as stated in the answer to question 1, these data could be made available to the public on the same schedule as any other post-apportionment tabulated data product regardless of whether alternative B or C is used in its collection. 3. What is the non-response rate for: (A) each question on the 2000 and 2010 Decennial Census short form and (B) each question on the 2010 ACS and most recent ACS? The table below shows the item non-response (INR) rate for each question on the 2000 and 2010 Decennial Census short form. This is the percentage of respondents who did not provide an answer to an item. Item Nonresponse Rates for 2000 and 2010 Short Form Person Questions Relationship Sex Age Hispanic Race Origin 2010 1.5 1.5 3.5 3.9 3.3 2000 1.3 1.1 3.7 3.1 2.9 Source: Rothhaas, Lestina and Hill (2012) Tables Tenure 4.5 4.1 Notes and Soucre: Rothhaas, C., Lestina, F. and Hill, J. (2012) “2010 Decennial Census Item Nonresponse and Imputation Assessment Report” 2010 Census Program for Evaluations and Experiments, January 24, 2012. 1 001286 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 407 of 440 From report: The INR rate is essentially the proportion of missing responses before pre-editing or imputation procedures for a given item (i.e., the respondent did not provide an answer to the item). For INR, missing values are included in the rates, but inconsistent responses (i.e., incompatible with other responses) are considered non-missing responses. Online link to 2010 report that has 2000 information as well. https://www.census.gov/2010census/pdf/2010_Census_INR_Imputation_Assessment.pdf See attached spreadsheet for the item allocation rates by questions for the ACS for 2010, 2013, and 2016. 4. What was the total survey response rate (i.e., percentage of complete questionnaires) for the 2000 long form and the 2000 short form? Of the incomplete long forms, what percentage left the citizenship question blank? Of the completed long forms, what percentage (if known) contained incorrect responses to the citizenship question? We do not have measures of total survey response rates from the 2000 long form and 2000 short form available at this time. The mail response rate in 2000 was 66.4 percent for short forms and 53.9 percent for long forms. No analysis that we were aware of was conducted on the incomplete long forms that left the citizenship question blank. The Census 2000 Content Reinterview Survey showed low inconsistency of the responses to the citizenship question. Only 1.8 percent of the respondents changed answers in the reinterview. Source for 2000 mail response rates: https://www.census.gov/pred/www/rpts/A.7.a.pdf Source for 2000 Content Reinterview Survey. Page 32 source. https://www.census.gov/pred/www/rpts/B.5FR_RI.PDF 5. For the 2000 long and short forms, what was the percentage unanswered (left blank) for each question (i.e., what percentage of the responses for each question (sex, race, ethnicity, income, citizenship, etc.) were left blank)? For the 2000 shortform, the table in question 3a provides the percentage unanswered for each question. For the 2000 longform, Griffin, Love and Obenski (2003) summarized the Census 2000 longform responses. Allocation rates for individual items in Census 2000 were computed, but because of the magnitude of these data, summary allocation measures were derived. 2 001287 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 408 of 440 These rates summarize completeness across all data items for occupied units (households) and are the ratio of all population and housing items that had values allocated to the total number of population and housing items required to have a response. These composite measures provide a summary picture of the completeness of all data. Fifty-four population items and 29 housing items are included in these summary measures. The analysis showed that 9.9 percent of the population question items and 12.5 percent of the housing unit question items required allocation. Allocation involves using statistical procedures, such as within-household or nearest neighbor matrices, to impute missing values. https://ww2.amstat.org/sections/srms/Proceedings/y2003/Files/JSM2003-000596.pdf 6. What was the incorrect response rate for the citizenship question that was asked on the Long Form during the 2000 Decennial Census? Does the response rate on the 2000 Long Form differ from the incorrect response rate on the citizenship question for the ACS? In the 2000 long form, 2.3 percent of persons have inconsistent answers, 89.4 percent have consistent answers, and 8.2 percent have missing citizenship data in the SSA Numident and/or the 2000 long form. Among persons with nonmissing citizenship data in the SSA Numident and/or the 2000 long form, 2.6 percent have inconsistent answers and 97.4 percent have consistent answers. In the 2010 ACS, 3.1 percent of persons have inconsistent answers, 86.0 percent have consistent answers, and 10.8 percent have missing citizenship data in the SSA Numident and/or the 2010 ACS. Among persons with nonmissing citizenship data in the SSA Numident and/or the 2010 ACS, 3.6 percent have inconsistent answers and 96.4 percent have consistent answers. In the 2016 ACS, 2.9 percent of persons have inconsistent answers, 81.2 percent have consistent answers, and 15.9 percent have missing citizenship data in the SSA Numident and/or the 2016 ACS. Among persons with nonmissing citizenship data in the SSA Numident and/or the 2016 ACS, 3.5 percent have inconsistent answers and 96.5 percent have consistent answers. These ACS and 2000 Census long form rates are based on weighted data. This shows that inconsistent response rates are higher in the 2010 and 2016 ACS than in the 2000 long form. 7. What is the incorrect response rate on other Decennial or ACS questions for which Census has administrative records available (for example, age, sex or income)? Table 7a shows the agreement rates between the 2010 Census response and the SSA Numident for persons who could be linked and had nonmissing values, and Table 7b shows 3 001288 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 409 of 440 the agreement rates between the 2010 ACS and the SSA Numident. Gender has low disagreement (0.4-0.5 percent), and white alone (0.9 percent), black alone (1.7-2 percent), and age (2.1 percent) also have low disagreement rates. Disagreement rates are greater for other races (e.g., 46.4-48.6 percent for American Indian or Alaska Native alone). Hispanic origin is not well measured in the Numident, because it contains a single race response, one of which is Hispanic. Table 7a. Demographic Variable Agreement Rates Between the 2010 Census and the SSA Numident 2010 Census Response Percent Agreement with SSA Numident Hispanic 54.2 Not Hispanic 99.7 White Alone 99.1 Black Alone 98.3 American Indian or Alaska Native Alone 51.4 Asian Alone 84.3 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 74.4 Alone Some Other Race Alone 17.7 Age 97.9 Gender 99.4 Source: Rastogi, Sonya, and Amy O’Hara, 2012, “2010 Census Match Study,” 2010 Census Planning Memoranda Series No. 247. Table 7b. Demographic Variable Agreement Rates Between the 2010 Census and the SSA Numident 2010 ACS Response Percent Agreement with SSA Numident White Alone 99.1 Black Alone 98.0 American Indian or Alaska Native Alone 53.6 Asian Alone 82.9 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 72.9 Alone Some Other Race Alone 17.2 Age 0-2 Date of Birth 95.2 Age 3-17 Date of Birth 95.6 Age 18-24 Date of Birth 95.2 Age 25-44 Date of Birth 95.8 Age 45-64 Date of Birth 95.9 Age 65-74 Date of Birth 96.5 Age 75 and older Date of Birth 92.7 Male 99.5 Female 99.5 4 001289 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 410 of 440 Source: Bhaskar, Renuka, Adela Luque, Sonya Rastogi, and James Noon, 2014, “Coverage and Agreement of Administrative Records and 2010 American Community Survey Demographic Data,” CARRA Working Paper #2014-14. Abowd and Stinson (2013) find correlations of 0.75-0.89 between Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) and SSA Detailed Earnings Record annual earnings between 1990-1999.1 8. How does the Census presently handle responses on the (A) Decennial Census and (B) the ACS when administrative records available to the Census confirm that the response on the Decennial Census or ACS is incorrect? Is the present Census approach to incorrect responses based on practice/policy or law (statute or regulation)? We have always based the short form Decennial Census and the ACS on self-response, and while we have procedures in place to address duplicate or fraudulent responses, we do not check the accuracy of the answers provided to the specific questions on the Census questionnaire. This is a long established practice at the Census Bureau that has been thoroughly tested and in place since 1970, when the Census Bureau moved to a mailout/respond approach to the Decennial Census. Title 13 of the U.S. Code allows the Census Bureau to use alternative data sources, like administrative records, for a variety of purposes, and we are using data in new ways in the 2020 Census. While this includes the use of administrative records data to fill in areas where a respondent does not provide an answer, we have not explored the possibility of checking or changing responses that a responding household has provided in response to the questionnaire. 9. Please explain the differences between the self-response rate analysis and the breakoff rate analysis. The range of breakoff rates between groups was far smaller than the range of self-response rates between groups. Self-response means that a household responded to the survey by mailing back a questionnaire or by internet, and a sufficient number of core questions were answered so that an additional field interview was not required. A breakoff occurs when an internet respondent stops answering questions prior to the end of the questionnaire. In most cases the respondent answers the core questions before breaking off, and additional fieldwork is not required. The breakoff rates are calculated separately by which question screen was the last one reached before the respondent stopped answering altogether. The share of Hispanic respondents who broke off at some point before the end of the questionnaire (17.6 percent) is much higher than for non-Hispanic whites (9.5 percent). Abowd, John M., and Martha H. Stinson, 2013, “Estimating Measurement Error in Annual Job Earnings: A Comparison of Survey and Administrative Data,” Review of Economics and Statistics, Vol. 95(55), pp. 1451-1467. 1 5 001290 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 411 of 440 Spreading the overall breakoff rates over 134 screens in the questionnaire works out to quite small rates per screen. It works out to an average breakoff rate of 0.131 percent per screen for Hispanics and 0.066 percent for non-Hispanic whites. 10. The NRFU numbers are comparatively small – approximately one additional household for NRFU per Census enumerator. Is this really a significant source of concern? Yes, this is a significant concern. First, it gives rise to incremental NRFU cost of at least $27.5 million. This is a lower bound becaues it assumes the households that do not selfrespond because we added a question on citizenship have the same follow-up costs as an average U.S. household. They won't because these households overwhelmingly contain at least one noncitzen, and that is one of our acknowledged hard-to-count subpopulations. 11. Given that the breakoff rate difference was approximately 1 percent, why did Census choose to use the 5.1 percent number for assessing the cost of Alternative B? If a household breaks off an internet response at the citizenship, place of birth, or year of entry screens, this means it would have already responded to the core questions. This would not trigger follow-up fieldwork and thus would not involve additional fieldwork costs. In contrast, if a household does not mail back a questionnaire or give an internet response, fieldwork will be necessary and additional costs will be incurred. Thus, the 5.1 percent number for differential self-response is more appropriate for estimating the additional fieldwork cost of adding a citizenship question. 12. Alternative C states that Census would use administrative data from the Social Security Administration, Internal Revenue Service, and “other federal and state sources.” What are the other sources? In addition to continuing the acquisition of the Social Security Administration and Internal Revenue Service data, the Census Bureau is in discussion with the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) staff to acquire additional citizenship data. 13. Is Census confident that administrative data will be able to be used to determine citizenship for all persons (e.g., not all citizens have social security numbers)? We are confident that Alternative C is viable and that we have already ingested enough high-quality citizenship administrative data from SSA and IRS. The USCIS data are not required. They would, however, make the citizenship voting age tabulations better, but the administrative data we’ve got are very good and better than the data from the 2000 Census and current ACS. The type of activities required for Alternative C already occur daily and routinely at the Census Bureau. We have been doing this for business data products, 6 001291 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 412 of 440 including the Economic Censuses, for decades. We designed the 2020 Census to use this technology too. 14. For Alternative C, the memo says, “we assume the availability of these record linkage systems and associated administrative data” – does Census already have in place access to this data or would this need to be negotiated? If negotiated, for which data sets specifically? The Census Bureau has longstanding contractual relationships with the Social Security Administration and the Internal Revenue Service that authorize the use of data for this project. For new data acquired for this project (i.e., USCIS) we would estimate a six-month development period to put a data acquisition agreement in place. That agreement would also include terms specifying the authorized use of data for this project. 15. Are there any privacy issues / sensitive information prohibitions that might prevent other agencies from providing such data? There are no new privacy or sensitivity issues associated with other agencies providing citizenship data. We have received such information in the past from USCIS. We are currently authorized to receive and use the data from SSA and IRS that are discussed in Alternative C. 16. How long would Census expect any negotiation for access to data take? How likely is it that negotiations would be successful? Are MOA’s needed/required? Current data available to the Census Bureau provide the quality and authority to use that are required to support this project. Additional information potentially available from USCIS would serve to supplement/validate those existing data. We are in early discussions with USCIS to develop a data acquisition agreement and at this time have no indications that this acquisition would not be successful. 17. What limitations would exist in working with other agencies like IRS, Homeland Security, etc. to share data? The context for sharing of data for this project is for a one-way sharing of data from these agencies to the Census Bureau. Secure file transfer protocols are in-place to ingest these data into our Title 13 protected systems. For those data already in-place at the Census Bureau to support this project, provisions for sharing included in the interagency agreement restrict the Census Bureau from sharing person-level microdata outside the Census Bureau’s Title 13 protections. Aggregates that have been processed through the Bureau’s disclosure avoidance procedures can be released for public use. 7 001292 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 413 of 440 18. If Alternative C is selected, what is Census’s backup plan if the administrative data cannot be completely collected and utilized as proposed? The backup plan is to use all of the administrative data that we currently have, which is the same set that the analyses of Alternative C used. We have verified that this use is consistent with the existing MOUs. We would then use estimation and modeling techniques similar to those used for the Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) to impute missing citizenship status for those persons for whom we do not have administrative records. These models would also include estimates of naturalizations that occurred since the administrative data were ingested. 19. Does Census have any reason to believe that access to existing data sets would be curtailed if Alternative C is pursued? No we do not believe that any access to existing data sets would be curtailed if we pursue Alternative C. 20. Has the proposed Alternative C approach ever been tried before on other data collection projects, or is this an experimental approach? If this has been done before, what was the result and what were lessons learned? The approach in Alternative C has been routinely used in processing the economic censuses for several decades. The Bureau's Business Register was specifically redesigned for the 2002 Economic Census in order to enhance the ingestion and use of administrative records from the IRS and other sources. The data in these administrative records are used to substitute for direct responses in the economic censuses for the unsampled entities. They are also used as part of the review, edit, and imputation systems for economic censuses and surveys. On the household side, the approach in Alternative C was used extensively to build the residential characteristics for OnTheMap and OnTheMap for Emergency Management. 21. Is using sample data and administrative records sufficient for DOJ’s request? The 2020 Census data combined with Alternative C are sufficient to meet DoJ's request. We do not anticipate using any ACS data under Alternative C. 22. Under Alternative C, If Census is able to secure interagency agreements to provide needed data sets, do we know how long it would take to receive the data transmission from other agencies and the length of time to integrate all that data, or is that unknown? With the exception of the USCIS data, the data used for this project are already integrated into the 2020 Census production schema. In mid-to late 2018, we plan to acquire the USCIS data and with those data and our existing data begin to develop models and business rules to select citizenship status from the composite of sources and attach that characteristic to 8 001293 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 414 of 440 each U.S. person. We expect the development and refinement of this process to continue into 2019 and to be completed by third quarter calendar year 2019. 23. Cross referencing Census decennial responses with numerous governmental data sets stored in various databases with differing formats and storage qualities sounds like it could be complicated. Does Census have an algorithm in place to efficiently combine and cross reference such large quantities of data coming from many different sources? What cost is associated with Alternative C, and what technology/plan does Census have in place to execute? Yes, the 2018 Census End-to-End test will be implementing processing steps to be able to match Census responses to administrative record information from numerous governmental data sets. The Census Bureau has in place the Person Identification Validation System to assign Protected Identification Keys to 2020 Census responses. The required technology for linking in the administrative records is therefore part of the 2020 Census technology. This incremental cost factored into the estimate for Alternative C is for integrating the citizenship variable specifically, since that variable is not currently part of the 2020 Census design. No changes are required to the production Person Identification Validation system to integrate the administrative citizenship data. 24. For section C-1 of the memo, when did Census do the analyses of the incorrect response rates for non-citizen answers to the long form and ACS citizenship question? Were any of the analyses published? The comparisons of ACS, 2000 Decennial Census longform and SSA Numident citizenship were conducted in January 2018. This analysis has not been published. 25. Has Census corrected the incorrect responses it found when examining non-citizen responses? If not, why not? In the American Community Survey (ACS), and the short form Decennial Census, we do not change self-reported answers. The Decennial Census and the ACS are based on selfresponse and we accept the responses provided by households as they are given. While we have procedures in place to address duplicate or fraudulent responses, we do not check the accuracy of the answers provided to the specific questions on the Census questionnaires. This is a long established process at the Census Bureau that has been thoroughly tested and in place since 1970, when the Census Bureau moved to a mail-out/respond approach to the Decennial Census. 26. Has the Department of Justice ever been made aware of inaccurate reporting of ACS data on citizenship, so that they may take this into consideration when using the data? 9 001294 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 415 of 440 Not exactly. The Census Bureau is in close, regular contact with the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding their data requirements. Our counterparts at DOJ have a solid understanding of survey methodology and the quality of survey data, and they are aware of the public documentation on sampling and accuracy surrounding the ACS. However, the specific rate of accuracy regarding responses to the ACS question on citizenship has never been discussed. 27. Why has the number of persons who cannot be linked increased from 2010 to 2016? The linkage between the ACS and administrative data from the SSA Numident and IRS ITIN tax filings depends on two factors: (a) the quality of the personally identifiable information (PII) on the ACS response and (b) whether the ACS respondent is in the SSN/ITIN universe. With respect to the quality of the PII on the ACS, there may be insufficient information on the ACS due to item nonresponse or proxy response for the person to allow a successful match using the production record linkage system. There may also be more than one record in the Numident or ITIN IRS tax filings that matches the person’s PII. Finally, there may be a discrepancy between the PII provided to the ACS and the PII in the administrative records. Alternatively, the person may not be in the Numident or ITIN IRS tax filing databases because they are out of the universe for those administrative systems. This happens when the person is a citizen without an SSN, or when the person is a noncitizen who has not obtained an SSN or ITIN. Very few of the unlinked cases are due to insufficient PII in the ACS or multiple matches with administrative records. The vast majority of unlinked ACS persons have sufficient PII, but fail to match any administrative records sufficiently closely. This means that most of the nonmatches are because the ACS respondent is not in the administrative record universe. The incidence of ACS persons with sufficient PII but no match with administrative records increased between 2010 and 2016. One contributing factor is that the number of persons linked to ITIN IRS tax filings in 2016 was only 39 percent as large as in 2010, suggesting that either fewer of the noncitizens in the 2016 ACS had ITINs, or more of them provided PII in the ACS that was inconsistent with their PII in IRS records. 28. Independent of this memo, what action does Census plan to take in response to the analyses showing that non-citizens have been incorrectly responding to the citizenship question? The Census Bureau does not have plans to make any changes to procedures in the ACS. However, we will continue to conduct thorough evaluations and review of census and survey data. The ACS is focusing our research on the potential use of administrative records 10 001295 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 416 of 440 in the survey. For instance, we are exploring whether we can use IRS data on income to reduce the burden of asking questions on income on the ACS. We are concentrating initially on questions that are high burden, e.g., questions that are difficult to answer or questions that are seen as intrusive. 29. Did Census make recommendations the last time a question was added? Since the short form Decennial Census was established in 2010, the only requests for new questions we have received have been for the ACS. And, in fact, requests for questions prior to 2010 were usually related to the Decennial Census Long Form. We always work collaboratively with Federal agencies that request a new question or a change to a question. The first step is to review the data needs and the legal justification for the new question or requested changes. If, through this process, we determine that the request is justified, we work with the other agencies to test the question (cognitive testing and field testing). We also work collaboratively on the analysis of the results from the test which inform the final recommendation about whether or not to make changes or add the question. 30. Does not answering truthfully have a separate data standard than not participating at all? We’re not sure what you’re asking here. Please clarify the question. 31. What was the process that was used in the past to get questions added to the decennial Census or do we have something similar where a precedent was established? Because no new questions have been added to the Decennial Census (for nearly 20 years), the Census Bureau did not feed bound by past precedent when considering the Department of Justices’ request. Rather, the Census Bureau is working with all relevant stakeholders to ensure that legal and regulatory requirements are filled and that questions will produce quality, useful information for the nation. As you are aware, that process is ongoing at your direction. 32. Has another agency ever requested that a question be asked of the entire population in order to get block or individual level data? Not to our knowledge. However, it is worth pointing out that prior to 1980 the short form of the Decennial Census included more than just the 10 questions that have been on the short form since 1990. 33. Would Census linking of its internal data sets, with other data sets from places like IRS and Homeland Security, have an impact on participation as well (i.e., privacy concerns)? 11 001296 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 417 of 440 The potential that concerns about the use of administrative records could have an impact on participation has always been a concern of ours, and it’s a risk that we’re managing on our risk register. We’ve worked closely with the privacy community throughout the decade, and we established a working group on our National Advisory Committee to explore this issue. We’ve also regularly briefed the Congress about our plans. At this stage in the decade there does not appear to be extensive concerns among the general public about our approach to using administrative records in the Nonresponse Operation or otherwise. We will continue to monitor this issue. 34. Would Alternative C require any legislation? If so, what is the estimated time frame for approval of such legislation? No. 35. Census publications and old decennial surveys available on the Census website show that citizenship questions were frequently asked of the entire population in the past. Citizenship is also a question on the ACS. What was the justification provided for citizenship questions on the (A) short form, (B) long form, and (C) ACS? In 1940, the Census Bureau introduced the use of a short form to collect basic characteristics from all respondents, and a long form to collect more detailed questions from only a sample of respondents. Prior to 1940, census questions were asked of everyone, though in some cases only for those with certain characteristics. For example, in 1870, a citizenship question was asked, but only for respondents who were male and over the age of 21. Beginning in 2005, all the long-form questions – including a question on citizenship -- were moved to the ACS. 2010 was the first time we conducted a short-form only census. The citizenship question is included in the ACS to fulfill the data requirements of the Department of Justice, as well as many other agencies including the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Social Security Administration. 12 001297 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 418 of 440 ACS Item Allocation Rates for United States: 2016, 2013, 2010 Title Overall housing allocation rate occupied and vacant housing units Overall person allocation rate total population Vacancy status vacant housing units Tenure occupied housing units Units in structure occupied and vacant housing units Year moved in occupied housing units Month moved in occupied housing units into which households move in the last two years Year built occupied and vacant housing units Lot size occupied and vacant single family and mobile homes Agricultural sales occupied and vacant single family and mobile homes with lot size greater than or equal to 1 acre Business on property occupied and vacant single family and mobile homes Number of rooms occupied and vacant housing units Number of bedrooms occupied and vacant housing units Running water occupied and vacant housing units Flush toilet occupied and vacant housing units Bathtub or shower occupied and vacant housing units Sink with a faucet occupied and vacant housing units Stove or range occupied and vacant housing units Refrigerator occupied and vacant housing units Telephone occupied housing units Number of vehicles occupied housing units Heating fuel occupied housing units Monthly electricity cost occupied housing units Monthly gas cost occupied housing units 2016 2013 2010 4.9 5.6 5.2 9.5 8.4 5.8 3.9 3.5 2.9 1.2 1.3 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.5 3 3 3.4 0.7 0.7 0.7 18.2 17.1 16.2 3.9 3.9 4.2 4 4.2 4.4 ** 2.4 3 5 5.5 5.2 5.5 4.6 4.3 2.4 2.1 2 ** 2.2 2 2.6 2.2 2 2.6 2.2 2 3.1 2.8 2.5 3.2 2.9 2.7 1.5 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.3 3.4 3.4 3.3 8.1 8.2 7.3 9.6 9.9 9.8 001298 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 419 of 440 Yearly water and sewer cost occupied housing units Yearly other fuel cost occupied housing units Yearly food stamp recipiency - household occupied housing units Yearly real estate taxes owner-occupied housing units Yearly property insurance owner-occupied housing units Mortgage status owner-occupied housing units Monthly mortgage payment owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage Mortgage payment incl. real estate taxes owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage Mortgage payment incl. insurance owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage Second mortgage owner-occupied housing units Home equity loan owner-occupied housing units Other monthly mortgage payment(s) owner-occupied housing units with second mortgage or home equity loan Property value owner-occupied housing units and vacant housing units for sale Yearly mobile home costs occupied mobile homes and other units Monthly condominium fee owner-occupied housing units Monthly rent occupied housing units rented for cash rent and vacant housing units for rent Meals included in rent occupied housing units rented for cash rent and vacant housing units for rent Desktop/laptop/notebook computer occupied housing units Handheld computer/smart mobile phone occupied housing units Tablet or other portable wireless computer occupied housing units Smartphone occupied housing units Other computer occupied housing units Household has internet access occupied housing units Dial-up internet service occupied housing units with internet access DSL internet service occupied housing units with internet access 8.5 8.8 8.1 7.3 8.3 10.6 1.7 1.7 1.3 16.7 18.5 16.3 23.9 25.6 23.2 2.2 2.5 2.1 10.5 12.4 10.7 6.2 6.9 (X) 6.8 7.4 (X) 3.2 3.7 3.4 3.7 4.3 4.2 23.3 21.7 17.9 11.6 12.9 12.3 21.7 21.5 19.9 0.8 0.8 0.7 10.5 9.8 9.3 2.1 2.1 2 1.3 3.2 ** ** 3.3 ** 1.6 ** ** 1.6 ** ** 1.7 3.7 ** 3.3 4.4 ** 3.8 5.7 ** ** 5.7 ** 001299 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 420 of 440 Cable modem internet service occupied housing units with internet access Fiber-optic internet service occupied housing units with internet access Cellular data plan (formerly mobile broadband) occupied housing units with internet access Satellite internet service occupied housing units with internet access High speed internet service occupied housing units with internet accesss Some other internet service occupied housing units with internet access Race total population Hispanic origin total population Sex total population Age total population Relationship total household population Marital status total population 15 years and over Married past 12 months total population 15 years and over, except those never married Widowed past 12 months total population 15 years and over, except those never married Divorced past 12 months total population 15 years and over, except those never married Times married total population 15 years and over, except those never married Year last married total population 15 years and over, except those never married Place of birth total population Citizenship total population Year of naturalization total population naturalized citizens Year of entry total population not born in US Speaks another language at home total population 5 years and over Language spoken ** 5.7 ** ** 5.7 ** 7.6 26.7 ** 3.8 5.7 ** 3.8 ** ** 3.8 5.7 ** 1.5 1.6 1.5 1.8 2.1 1.8 0.1 0.1 0.1 1.7 1.6 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.2 5.3 4.8 3 6.9 6.6 4.7 7.4 7 4.5 7.4 7 4.5 8.1 7.8 5.1 13.5 13.3 11.4 9.1 8.6 6.5 6 5.2 2.7 22.5 22.5 16.6 14.8 13.2 10.3 6.8 5.9 3.4 total population 5 years and over who speak another language at home English ability 8.3 7 5.7 total population 5 years and over who speak another language at home School enrollment total population 3 years and over Grade level attending 7.1 5.9 4 6.7 6 3.7 001300 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 421 of 440 total population 3 years and over enrolled Educational attainment total population 3 years and over Field of degree 10.2 8.9 6 8.5 8 5.6 total population 25 years and over with a bachelor's degree or higher Mobility status total population 1 years and over Migration state/foreign county total population 1 years and over movers Migration county total population 1 years and over movers within US Migration minor civil division total population 1 years and over movers within US Migration place total population 1 years and over movers within US Health insurance thru employer/union total population Health insurance purchased directly total population Health insurance through Medicare total population Health insurance through Medicaid total population Health insurance through TRICARE total population Health insurance through VA total population Health ins. thru Indian Health Service total population Visual difficulty  total population Hearing difficulty  total population Physical difficulty  total population 5 years and over Difficulty remembering  total population 5 years and over Difficulty dressing  total population 5 years and over Difficulty going out  total population 16 years and over Grandchildren living in home noninstitutionalized population 30 years and over Responsibility for grandchildren noninstitutionalized population 30 years and over who are grandparents with grandchildren in the home Months responsible for grandchildren 13.5 12.4 9.8 7.2 6.5 4 13.2 11.3 7.1 14.6 12.5 8.3 14.2 12.1 8.4 15 12.9 8.8 10.7 9 6.2 11.3 9.7 6.9 9.5 8.1 5.2 12.2 10.5 7.9 12.5 10.8 8.1 12.3 10.7 8.1 12.8 11.1 8.5 7.1 6.1 3.4 6.8 5.9 3.2 7.5 6.7 3.5 7.5 6.7 3.5 7.5 6.7 3.5 7.3 6.5 3.4 1.1 1 0.9 17.7 15.7 12 17.2 16.1 14.9 7.8 6.7 3.7 noninstitutionalized population 30 years and over who are grandparents with grandchildren in the home that have responsibility Fertility status female total population 15-50 001301 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 422 of 440 Veteran status total population 17 years and over Periods of military service total population 17 years and over on active duty now or previously Service-connected disability rating total population 17 years and over, except those who never served in the Armed Forces Service-connected disability rating value 7.3 6.8 3.8 9.7 9.3 6.3 6.8 6.6 3.9 0.2 0.2 0.7 8.7 8.1 5.1 9.6 9.1 5.7 10.6 9.7 6.9 11.9 10.8 7.7 noninstitutionalized population 16 years and over at work last week Place of work county 11.8 10.4 6.3 noninstitutionalized population 16 years and over at work last week Place of work minor civil division 12.5 11 7 noninstitutionalized population 16 years and over at work last week Place of work place 3.6 3.3 2.1 noninstitutionalized population 16 years and over at work last week Transportation to work 13.1 11.6 7.6 noninstitutionalized population 16 years and over at work last week Carpool size noninstitutionalized population 16 years and over at work last week who drive to work Time of departure noninstitutionalized population 16 years and over at work last week who don't work at home Commuting time noninstitutionalized population 16 years and over at work last week who don't work at home Class of worker total population 16 years and over who worked in the last 5 years Industry total population 16 years and over who worked in the last 5 years Occupation total population 16 years and over who worked in the last 5 years Wages/salary income total population 15 years and over Self-employment income 9.6 8.8 5.7 10.9 9.9 6.8 20.2 18.5 12.8 14.5 13.3 9.7 11.7 10.7 7.2 12.7 11.4 7.8 13.4 11.8 8.1 19.1 19 16 total population 17 years and over with a service-connected disability Employment status recode noninstitutionalized population 16 years and over When last worked noninstitutionalized population 16 years and over Weeks worked in the past 12 months noninstitutionalized population 16 years and over who worked in the past 12 months Hours worked per week noninstitutionalized population 16 years and over who worked in the past 12 months Place of work state/foreign county 001302 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 423 of 440 total population 15 years and over Interest, dividends, etc. income total population 15 years and over Social security or railroad retirement total population 15 years and over Supplemental security income total population 15 years and over Public assistance total population 15 years and over Retirement income total population 15 years and over Other income total population 15 years and over Some or all income allocated total population 15 years and over 10.5 9.3 5.9 15.2 12.6 8.8 14.5 12.3 8.9 12.7 10.3 6.7 13.2 10.5 6.8 13.6 11.1 7.5 13.2 10.8 7.4 28.4 25.3 22.4 Source: ACS 1-year data. See following links for more information: https://www.census.gov/acs/www/methodology/sample-size-and-data-quality/item-allocation-rates/ https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/methodology/sample-size-and-data-quality/item-allocation-rates-definitions.html Note: ** X0AT This item was not asked in this year. 001303 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 424 of 440 Summary Analysis of the Key Differences Between Alternative C and Alternative D This short note describes the Census Bureau’s current assumptions about two alternatives to address the need for block level data on citizen voting age populations. The goal is to measure the citizenship status of all people enumerated in the 2020 Decennial Census. Both alternatives utilize administrative data on the citizenship status of individuals, however one option, Alternative D, proposes to also include the current American Community Survey (ACS) question on citizenship status on the 2020 Decennial Census short form. In both alternatives described here, the methodology requires linking 2020 census response data and administrative records. However, as illustrated both alternatives would also need to assign/impute citizenship for a portion of the population. The Census Bureau will have to assign citizenship in cases of questionnaire non-response and item non-response. Additionally, it is important to note, that even when a self-response is available it is not always possible to link response data with administrative records data. Poor data quality (e.g., name and age) and nonresponse or incomplete 2020 Census responses mean that we will not have a direct measure of citizenship status for all residents enumerated in 2020. The Census Bureau will to need employ an imputation model for these cases. One of the key differences between to the two alternatives described below is the number of cases requiring imputation. The other key difference is the impact of errors in the citizenship status reported on the 2020 Census. In the most recent version of the 2020 Decennial Life Cycle Cost Estimate, the Census Bureau projects counting 330 million residents in 2020. Figure 1 summarizes how citizenship status will be measured under Alternative C that does not employ a citizenship question on the 2020 Census. Figure 2 summarizes how this will be done using both administrative records and a 2020 citizenship question under Alternative D. Alternative C is a simplified process for assigning citizenship through direct linkage and modelling, without including the question on the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau will link the responses for the 330 million census records to administrative records that contain information on the citizenship status of individuals. The Census Bureau expects to successfully link and observe this status for approximately 295 million people. The Census Bureau would need to impute this status for approximately 35 million people under Alternative C whose 2020 responses cannot be linked to administrative data. Although the Census Bureau has fully developed and tested the imputation model, it has high confidence that an accurate model can be developed and deployed for this purpose. Further, we will most likely never possess a fully adequate truth deck to benchmark it to. Measuring citizenship status is slightly more complex under Alternative D where all U.S. households will be given the opportunity to provide the citizenship status of each household member. Based on response data for the ACS citizenship and other response data research, we know that not all households that respond to the 2020 Census will answer this question, leaving the question blank or with otherwise invalid responses. Additionally, Alternative D, must also account for those households that do not respond at all or will have proxy responses. Due to these reasons, we estimate that we will get 2020 citizenship status responses for approximately 294.6 million people, a slightly higher estimate 001304 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 425 of 440 than Alternative C. For the 35.4 million people without a 2020 citizenship response, the Census Bureau will employ the same methodology as in Alternative C, linking the 2020 Census responses to the administrative records. The Census Bureau estimates that it will be able to link these cases to administrative records where we observe citizenship status for approximately 21.5 million people. For the remaining 13.8 million will be imputed through a model as described above. Thus, there will be a need for imputing many cases across either alternative. The Census Bureau will link the 294.6 million records from the 2020 Census with the administrative records. This will be done both for potential quality assurance purposes and to improve the quality of future modeling uses. Based on the current research from the ACS, the Census Bureau expects to successfully link approximately 272.5 million of these cases. Of these, 263 million will have citizenship statuses that agree across the 2020 response and administrative record. The Census Bureau estimates there will be 9.5 million cases where there is disagreement across the two sources. Historic Census Bureau practice is to use self-reported data in these situations. However, the Census Bureau now knows from linking ACS responses on citizenship to administrative data that nearly one third of noncitizens in the administrative data respond to the questionnaire indicating they are citizens, indicating that this practice should be revisited in the case of measuring citizenship. Finally, for those 22.2 million cases that do not link to administrative records (non-linkage occurs for the same data quality reasons discussed above), the Census Bureau will use the observed 2020 responses. Again, Census Bureau expect some quality issues with these responses. Namely, the Census Bureau estimates that just under 500 thousand noncitizens will respond as citizens. The relative quality of Alternative C versus Alternative D will depend on the relative importance of the errors in administrative data, response data, and imputations. To be slightly more but not fully precise consider the following description of errors under both alternatives. First note that all possible measurement methods will have errors. Under Alternative C, there will be error in the administrative records, but we believe these to be relatively limited dues to the procedure following by SSA, USCIS and State. In both Alternative, the modeled cases will be subject to prediction error. Prediction error occur when the model returns the incorrect status of a case. As there are more models cases in Alternative C, prediction error will be a bigger issue there. Alternative D has an additional source or error, response error. This is where 2020 respondent give the incorrect status. Statisticians often hope these error are random and cancel out. However, we know from prior research that citizenship status responses are systematically biased for a subset of noncitizens. Response error is only an issue in alternative D. Unfortunately, the Census Bureau cannot quantify the relative magnitude of the errors across the alternatives at this time. 001305 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 426 of 440 Figure 1 Alternative 295,000,000 35,000,000 ?mm 51?? 104-1". .uun '-ra v.1 ?d 1.. ?4 001306 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 427 of 440 Figure 2 Alternative Census 202!) 3 Citirenehip ?bserved HOT Dbserved 1 35.4EID.DUCI CitiJenship Linked Met linked Llnited J, i- ?r Citizenship 9,500,003 2 census hum-.- new 001307 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 428 of 440 March 1, 2018 MEMORANDUM FOR: Wilbur L. Ross, Jr. Secretary of Commerce Through: Karen Dunn Kelley Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Deputy Secretary Ron S. Jarmin Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Director Enrique Lamas Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Deputy Director From: John M. Abowd Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Subject: Preliminary analysis of Alternative D (Combined Alternatives B and C) See attached. Approved: _______________________________ Date: __________ John M. Abowd, Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology census.gov 001308 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 429 of 440 Preliminary Analysis of Alternative D At the Secretary’s request we performed a preliminary analysis of combining Alternative B (asking the citizenship question of every household on the 2020 Census) and Alternative C (do not ask the question, link reliable administrative data on citizenship status instead) in the January 19, 2018 draft memo to the Department of Commerce into a new Alternative D. Here we discuss Alternative D, the weaknesses in Alternative C on its own, whether and how survey data could address these weaknesses, implications of including a citizenship question for using administrative data, and methodological challenges. Description of Alternative D: Administrative data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and the State Department would be used to create a comprehensive statistical reference list of current U.S. citizens. Nevertheless, there will be some persons for whom no administrative data are available. To obtain citizenship information for this sub-population, a citizenship question would be added to the 2020 Census questionnaire. The combined administrative record and 2020 Census data would be used to produce baseline citizenship statistics by 2021. Any U.S. citizens appearing in administrative data after the version created for the 2020 Census would be added to the comprehensive statistical reference list. There would be no plan to include a citizenship question on future Decennial Censuses or American Community Surveys. The comprehensive statistical reference list, built from administrative records and augmented by the 2020 Census answers would be used instead. The comprehensive statistical reference list would be kept current, gradually replacing almost all respondent-provided data with verified citizenship status data. What are the weaknesses in Alternative C? In the 2017 Numident (the latest available), 6.6 million persons born outside the U.S. have blank citizenship among those born in 1920 or later with no year of death. The evidence suggests that citizenship is not missing at random. Of those with missing citizenship in the Numident, a much higher share appears to be U.S. citizens than compared to those for whom citizenship data are not missing. Nevertheless, some of the blanks may be noncitizens, and it would thus be useful to have other sources for them. A second question about the Numident citizenship variable is how complete and timely its updates are for naturalizations. Naturalized citizens are instructed to immediately apply for a new SSN card. Those who wish to work have an incentive to do so quickly, since having an SSN card with U.S. citizenship will make it easier to pass the E-Verify process when applying for a job, and it will make them eligible for government programs. But we do not know what fraction of naturalized citizens actually notify the SSA, and how soon after being naturalized they do so. A third potential weakness of Numident citizenship is that some people are not required to have a Social Security Number (SSN), whether they are a U.S. citizen or not. It would also be useful to have a data source on citizenship that did not depend on the SSN application and tracking process inside SSA. This is why we proposed the MOU with the USCIS for naturalizations, and why we have now begun pursuing an MOU with the State Department for data on all citizens with passports. 001309 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 430 of 440 IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN) partially fill the gap in Numident coverage of noncitizen U.S. residents. However, not all noncitizen residents without SSNs apply for ITINs. Only those making IRS tax filings apply for ITINs. Once again, it would be useful to have a data source that did not depend on the ITIN process. The USCIS and State Department MOUs would provide an alternative source in this context as well. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) data on naturalizations, lawful permanent residents, and I-539 non-immigrant visa extensions can partially address the weaknesses of the Numident. The USCIS data provide up-to-date information since 2001 (and possibly back to 1988, but with incomplete records prior to 2001). This will fill gaps for naturalized citizens, lawful permanent residents, and persons with extended visa applications without SSNs, as well as naturalized citizens who did not inform SSA about their naturalization. The data do not cover naturalizations occurring before 1988, as well as not covering and some between 1988-2000. USCIS data do not always cover children under 18 at the time a parent became a naturalized U.S. citizen. Such children automatically become U.S. citizens under the Child Citizenship Act of 2000. The USCIS receives notification of some, but not all, of these child naturalizations. Others inform the U.S. government of their U.S. citizenship status by applying for U.S. passports, which are less expensive than the application to notify the USCIS. USCIS visa applications list people’s children, but those data may not be in electronic form. U.S. passport data, available from the State Department, can help plug the gaps for child naturalizations, blanks on the Numident, and out-of-date citizenship information on the Numident for persons naturalized prior to 2001. Since U.S. citizens are not required to have a passport, however, these data will also have gaps in coverage. Remaining citizenship data gaps in Alternative C include the following categories: 1. U.S. citizens from birth with no SSN or U.S. passport. They will not be processed by the production record linkage system used for the 2020 Census because their personally identifiable information won’t find a matching Protected Identification Key (PIK) in the Person Validation System (PVS). 2. U.S. citizens from birth born outside the U.S., who do not have a U.S. passport, and either applied for an SSN prior to 1974 and were 18 or older, or applied before the age of 18 prior to 1978. These people will be found in PVS, but none of the administrative sources discussed above will reliably generate a U.S. citizenship variable. 3. U.S. citizens who were naturalized prior to 2001 and did not inform SSA of their naturalization because they originally applied for an SSN after they were naturalized, and it was prior to when citizenship verification was required for those born outside the U.S. (1974). These people already had an SSN when they were naturalized and they didn’t inform SSA about the naturalization, or they didn’t apply for an SSN. The former group have inaccurate data on the Numident. The latter group will not be found in PVS. 4. U.S. citizens who were automatically naturalized if they were under the age of 18 when their parents became naturalized in 2000 or later, and did not inform USCIS or receive a U.S. passport. Note that such persons would not be able to get an SSN with U.S. citizenship on the card without either a U.S. passport or a certificate from USCIS. These people will also not be found in the PVS. 001310 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 431 of 440 5. Lawful permanent residents (LPR) who received that status prior to 2001 and either do not have an SSN or applied for an SSN prior to when citizenship verification was required for those born outside the U.S. (1974). The former group will not be found in PVS. The latter group has inaccurate data in Numident. 6. Noncitizen, non-LPR, residents who do not have an SSN or ITIN and who did not apply for a visa extension. These persons will not be found in PVS. 7. Persons with citizenship information in administrative data, but the administrative and decennial census data cannot be linked due to missing or discrepant PII. Can survey data address the gaps in Alternative C? One might think that survey data could help fill the above gaps, either when their person record is not linked in the PVS, and thus they have no PIK, or when they have a PIK but the administrative data lack up-to-date citizenship information. Persons in Category 6, however, have a strong incentive to provide an incorrect answer, if they answer at all. A significant, but unknown, fraction of persons without PIKs are in Category 6. Distinguishing these people from the other categories of persons without PIKs is an inexact science because there is no feasible method of independently verifying their non-citizen status. Our comparison of ACS and Numident citizenship data suggests that a large fraction of LPRs provide incorrect survey responses. This suggests that survey-collected citizenship data may not be reliable for many of the people falling in the gaps in administrative data. This calls into question their ability to improve upon Alternative C. With Alternative C, and no direct survey response, the Census Bureau’s edit and imputation procedures would make an allocation based primarily on the high-quality administrative data. In the presence of a survey response, but without any linked administrative data for that person, the edit would only be triggered by blank citizenship. A survey response of “citizen” would be accepted as valid. There is no scientifically defensible method for rejecting a survey response in the absence of alternative data for that respondent. How might inclusion of a citizenship question on the questionnaire affect the measurement of citizenship with administrative data? Absent an in-house administrative data census, measuring citizenship with administrative data requires that persons in the Decennial Census be linked to the administrative data at the person level. The PVS system engineered into the 2020 Census does this using a very reliable technology. However, inclusion of a citizenship question on the 2020 Census questionnaire is very likely to reduce the self-response rate, pushing more households into Nonresponse Followup (NRFU). Not only will this likely lead to more incorrect enumerations, but it is also expected to increase the number of persons who cannot be linked to the administrative data because the NRFU PII is lower quality than the self-response data. In the 2010 Decennial Census, the percentage of NRFU persons who could be linked to administrative data rate was 81.6 percent, compared to 96.7 percent for mail responses. Those refusing to self-respond due to the citizenship question are particularly likely to refuse to respond in NRFU as well, resulting in a proxy response. The NRFU linkage rates were far lower for proxy responses than selfresponses (33.8 percent vs. 93.0 percent, respectively). Although persons in Category 6 will not be linked regardless of response mode, it is common for households to include persons with a variety of citizenship statuses. If the whole household does not self- 001311 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 432 of 440 respond to protect the members in Category 6, the record linkage problem will be further aggravated. Thus, not only are citizenship survey data of suspect quality for persons in the gaps for Alternative C, collecting these survey data would reduce the quality of the administrative records when used in Alternative D by lowering the record linkage rate for persons with administrative citizenship data. What methodological challenges are involved when combining these sources? Using the 2020 Census data only to fill in gaps for persons without administrative data on citizenship would raise questions about why 100 percent of respondents are being burdened by a citizenship question to obtain information for the two percent of respondents where it is missing. Including a citizenship question in the 2020 Census does not solve the problem of incomplete person linkages when producing citizenship statistics after 2020. Both the 2020 decennial record and the record with the person’s future location would need to be found in PVS to be used for future statistics. In sum, Alternative D would result in poorer quality citizenship data than Alternative C. It would still have all the negative cost and quality implications of Alternative B outlined in the draft January 19, 2018 memo to the Department of Commerce. 001312 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 433 of 440 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Secretary of Commerce Washington, D.C. 20230 To: Karen Dunn Kelley, Under Secretary for Economic Affairs From: Secretary Wilbur Ross U ~~ Date: March 26,2018 Re: Reinstatement of a Citizenship Question on the 2020 Decennial Census Questionnaire Dear Under Secretary Kelley: As you know, on December 12,2017, the Department of Justice ("DOJ") requested that the Census Bureau reinstate a citizenship question on the decennial census to provide census block level citizenship voting age population ("CV AP") data that are not currently available from government survey data ("DOJ request"). DOJ and the courts use CV AP data for determining violations of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act ("VRA"), and having these data at the census block level will permit more effective enforcement of the Act. Section 2 protects minority population voting rights. Following receipt of the DOJ request, I set out to take a hard look at the request and ensure that I considered all facts and data relevant to the question so that I could make an informed decision on how to respond. To that end, the Department of Commerce ("Department") immediately initiated a comprehensive review process led by the Census Bureau. The Department and Census Bureau's review of the DOJ request - as with all significant Census assessments - prioritized the goal of obtaining complete and accurate data. The decennial census is mandated in the Constitution and its data are relied on for a myriad of important government decisions, including apportionment of Congressional seats among states, enforcement of voting rights laws, and allocation of federal funds. These are foundational elements of our democracy, and it is therefore incumbent upon the Department and the Census Bureau to make every effort to provide a complete and accurate decennial census. At my direction, the Census Bureau and the Department's Office of the Secretary began a thorough assessment that included legal, program, and policy considerations. As part of the process, I also met with Census Bureau leadership on multiple occasions to discuss their process for reviewing the DOJ request, their data analysis, my questions about accuracy and response rates, and their recommendations. At present, the Census Bureau leadership are all career civil servants. In addition, my staff and I reviewed over 50 incoming letters from stakeholders, interest groups, Members of Congress, and state and local officials regarding reinstatement of a citizenship question on the 2020 decennial census, and I personally had specific conversations on 1 001313 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 434 of 440 the citizenship question with over 24 diverse, well informed and interested parties representing a broad range of views. My staff and I have also monitored press coverage of this issue. Congress has delegated to me the authority to determine which questions should be asked on the . decennial census, and I may exercise my discretion to reinstate the citizenship question on the 2020 decennial census, especially based on DOl's request for improved CV AP data to enforce the VRA. By law, the list of decennial census questions is to be submitted two years prior to the decennial census - in this case, no later than March 31, 2018. Th~ Department's review demonstrated that collection of citizenship data by the Census has been a long-standing historical practice. Prior decennial census surveys of the entire United States population consistently asked citizenship questions up until 1950, and Census Bureau surveys of sample populations continue to ask citizenship questions to this day. In 2000, the decennial ' census "long form" survey, which was distributed to one in six people in the U.S., included a question on citizenship. Following the 2000 decennial census, the "long form" sample was replaced by the American Community Survey ("ACS"), which has included a citizenship question since 2005. Therefore, the citizenship question has been well tested. DOJ seeks to obtain CV AP data for census blocks, block groups, counties, towns, and other locations where potential Section 2 violations are alleged or suspected, and DOJ states that the current data collected under the ACS are insufficient in scope, detail, and certainty to meet its purpose under the VRA. The Census Bureau has advised me that the census-block-level citizenship data requested by DOJ are not available using the annual ACS, which as noted earlier does ask a citizenship question and is the present method used to provide DOJ and the courts with data used to enforce Section 2 of the VRA. The ACS is sent on an annual basis to a sample of approximately 2.6 percent of the population. To provide the data requested by DOJ, the Census Bureau initially analyzed three alternatives: Option A was to continue the status quo and use ACS responses; Option B was placing the ACS citizenship question on the decennial census, which goes to every American household; and Option C was not placing a question on the decennial census and instead providing DOJ with a citizenship analysis for the entire populati~n using federal administrative record data that Census has agreements with other agencies to access for statistical purposes. Option A contemplates rejection of the DOJ request and represents the statu;s quo baseline. Under Option A, the 2020 decennial census would not include the question on citizenship that DOJ requested and therefore would'not provide DOJ with improved CVAP data. Additionally,. the block-group level CV AP data currently obtained through the ACS has associated margins of error because the ACS is extrapolated based on sample surveys of the population. Providing more precise block-level data would require sophisticated statistical modeling, and if Option A'is selected, the Census Bureau advised that it would need to deploy a team of experts to develop model-based methods that attempt to better facilitate DOl's request for more specific data. But the Census Bureau did not assert and could not confirm that such data modeling is possible for census-block-level data with a sufficient degree of accuracy. Regardless, DOl's request is based at least in part on the fact that existing ACS citizenship data-sets lack specificity and 2 001314 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 435 of 440 completeness. Any future modeling from these incomplete data would only compound that problem. Option A would provide no improved citizenship count, as the existing ACS sampling would still fail to obtain actual, complete number counts, especially for certain lower population areas or voting districts, and there is no guarantee that data could be improved using small-area modeling methods. Therefore, I have concluded that Option A is not a suitable option. The Census Bureau and many stakeholders expressed concern that Option B, which would add a citiz~nship question to the decennial census, would negatively impact the response rate for noncitizens. A significantly lower response rate by non-citizens could reduce the accuracy of the decennial census and increase costs for non-response follow up ("NRFU") operations. However, neither the Census Bureau nor the concerned stakeholders could document that the response rate would in fact decline materially. In discussing the question with the national survey agency Nielsen, it stated that it had added questions from the ACS on sensitive topics such as place of birth and immigration status to certain short survey forms without any appreciable decrease in response rates. Further, the former director of the Census Bureau during the last decennial census told me that, while he wished there were data to answer the question, none existed to his knowledge. Nielsen's Senior Vice President for Data Science and the former Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer of the Census Bureau under President George W. Bush also confirmed that, to the best of their knowledge, no empirical data existed on the impact of a citizenship question on responses. When analyzing Option B, the Census Bureau attempted to assess the impact that reinstatement of a citizenship question on the decennial census would have on response rates by drawing comparisons to ACS responses. However, such comparative analysis was challenging, as response rates generally vary between decennial censuses and other census sample surveys. For example, ACS self-response rates were 3.1 percentage points less than self-response rates forthe 2010 decennial census. The Bureau attributed this difference to the greater outreach and followup associated with the Constitutionally-mandated decennial census. Further, the decennial census has differed significantly in nature from the sample surveys. For example, the 2000 decennial census survey contained only eight questions. Conversely, the 2000 "long form" sample survey contained over 50 questions, and the Census Bureau estimated it took an average of over 30 minutes to complete. ACS surveys include over 45 questions on numerous topics, including the number of hours worked, income information, and housing characteristics. The Census Bureau determined that, for 2013-2016 ACS surveys, nonresponses to the citizenship question for non-Hispanic whites ranged from 6.0 to 6.3 percent, for non-Hispanic blacks ranged from 12.0 to 12.6 percent, and for Hispanics ranged from 11.6 to 12.3 percent. However, these rates were comparable to nonresponse rates for other questions on the 2013 and 2016 ACS. Census Bureau estimates showed similar nonresponse rate ranges occurred for questions on the ACS asking the number times the respondent was married, 4.7 to 6.9 percent; educational attainment, 5.6 to 8.5 percent; monthly gas costs, 9.6 to 9.9 percent; weeks worked in the past 12 months, 6.9 to 10.6 percent; wages/salary income, 8.1 to 13.4 percent; and yearly property insurance, 23.9 to 25.6 percent. 3 001315 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 436 of 440 The Census Bureau also compared the self-response rate differences between citizen and noncitizen households' response rates for the 2000 decennial census short form (which did not include a citizenship question) and the 2000 decennial census long form survey (the long form survey, distributed to only one in six households, included a citizenship question in 2000). Census found the decline in self-response rates for non-citizens to be 3.3 percent greater than for citizen households. However, Census was not able to isolate what percentage of decline was caused by the inclusion of a citizenship question rather than some other aspect of the long form survey (it contained over six times as many questions covering a range of topics). Indeed, the Census Bureau analysis showed that for the 2000 decennial census there was a significant drop in self response rates overall between the short and long form; the mail response rate was 66.4 percent for the short form and only 53.9 peicent for the long form survey. So while there is widespread belief among many parties that adding a citizenship question could reduce response rates, the Census Bureau's analysis did not provide definitive, empirical support for that belief. Option C, the use of administrative records rather than placing a citizenship question on the decennial census, was a potentially appealing solution to the DOJ request. The use of administrative records is increasingly part of the fabric and design of modem censuses, and the Census Bureau has been using administrative record data to improve the accuracy and reduce the cost of censuses since the early 20th century. A Census Bureau analysis matching administrative records with the 20 1a decennial census and ACS responses over several more recent years showed that using administrative records could be more accurate than self-responses in the case of non-citizens. That Census Bureau analysis showed that between 28 and 34 percent of the citizenship self-responses for persons that administrative records show are non-citizens were inaccurate. In other words, when non-citizens respond to long form or ACS questions on citizenship, they inaccurately mark "citizen" about 30 percent of the time. However, the Census Bureau is still evolving its'use of administrative records, and the Bureau does not yet have a complete administrative records data set for the entire population. Thus, using administrative records alone to provide DOJ with CV AP data would provide an incomplete picture. In the 20 1a decennial census, the Census Bureau was able to match 88.6 percent of the population with what the Bureau considers credible administrative record data. While impressive, this means that more than 10 percent of the American population - some 25 million voting age people - would need to have their citizenship imputed by the Census Bureau. Given the scale of this number, it was imperative that another option be developed to provide a greater level of accuracy than either self-response alone or use of administrative records alone would presently provide. I therefore asked the Census Bureau to develop a fourth alternative, Option D, which would' combine Options Band C. Under Option D, the ACS citizenship question would be asked on the decennial census, and the Census Bureau would use the two years remaining until the 2020 decennial census to further enhance its administrative record data sets, protocols, and statistical models to provide more comple~e and accurate data. This approach would maximize the Census Bureau's ability to match the decennial census responses with administrative records. Accordingly, at my direction the Census Bureau is working to obtain as many additional Federal and state administrative records as possible to provide more comprehensive information for the population. " 4 001316 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 437 of 440 It is my judgment that Option D will provide DOJ with the most complete and accurate CV AP data in response to its request. A"sking the citizenship question of 100 percent of the population gives each respondent the opportunity to provide an answer. This may eliminate the need for the Census Bureau to have to impute an answer for millions of people. For the approximately 90 percent of the population who are citizens, this question is no additional imposition. And for the approximately 70 percent of noli-citizens who already answer this question accurately on the ACS, the question is no additional imposition since census responses by law may only be used anonymously and for statistical purposes. Finally, placing the question on the decennial census and directing the Census Bureau to determine the best means to compare the decennial census responses with administrative records will permit the Census Bureau to determine the inaccurate response rate for citizens and non-citizens alike using the entire population. This will enable the Census Bureau to establish, to the best of its ability, the accurate ratio of citizen to non-citizen responses to impute for that small percentage of cases where it is necessary to do so. Consideration of Impacts I have carefully considered the argument that the reinstatement of the citizenship question on the decennial census would depress response rate. Because a lower response rate would lead to increased non-response follow-up costs and less accurate responses, this factor was an important consideration in the decision-making process. I find that the need for accurate citizenship data and the limited burden that the reinstatement of the citizenship question would impose outweigh fears about potentially lower response rate. a Importantly, the Department's review found that limited empirical evidence exists about whether adding a citizenship question would decrease response rates materially. Concerns about decreased response rates generally fell into the following two categories - distrust of government and increased burden. First, stakeholders, particularly those who represented immigrant constituencies, noted that members of their respective communities generally distrusted the government and especially distrusted efforts by government agencies to obtain information about them. Stakeholders from California referenced the difficulty that government agencies faced obtaining any information from immigrants as part of the relief efforts after the California wildfires. These government agencies were not seeking to ascertain the citizenship status of these wildfire victims. Other stakeholders referenced the political climate generally and fears that Census responses could be used for law enforcement purposes. But no one provided evidence that reinstating a citizenship question on the decennial census would materially decrease response rates among those who generally distrusted government and government information collection efforts, disliked the current administration, or feared law enforcement. Rather, stakeholders merely identified residents who made the decision not to participate regardless of whether the Census includes a citizenship question. The reinstatement of a citizenship question will not decrease the response rate of residents who already decided not to respond. And no one provided evidence that there are residents who would respond accurately to a decennial census that did not contain a citizenship question but would not respond if it did (although many believed that such residents had to exist). While it is possible this belief is true, there is no information available to determine the number of people who would in fact not respond due to a citizenship question being added, and no one has identified any mechanism for making such a determination. 5 001317 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 438 of 440 A second concern that stakeholders advanced is that recipients are generally less likely to respond to a survey that contained more questions than one that contained fewer. The former Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer of the Census Bureau during the George W. Bush administration described the decennial census as particularly fragile and stated that any effort to . add questions risked lowering the response rate, especially a question about citizenship in the current political environment. However, there is limited empirical evidence to support this view. A former Census Bureau Director during the Obama Administration who oversaw the last decennial census noted as much. He stated that, even though he believed that the reinstatement of a citizenship question would decrease response rate, there is limited evidence to support this conclusion. This same former director noted that, in the years preceding the decennial census, certain interest groups consistently attack the census and discourage participation. While the reinstatement of a citizenship question may be a data point on which these interest groups seize in 2019, past experience demonstrates that it is likely efforts to undermine the decennial census will occur again regardless of whether the decennial census includes a citizenship question. There is no evidence that residents who are persuaded by these disruptive efforts are more or less likely to make their respective decisions about participation b~sed specifically on the reinstatement of a citizenship question. And there are actions that the Census Bureau and stakeholder groups are taking to mitigate the impact of these attacks on the decennial census. Additional empirical evidence about the impact of sensitive questions on survey response rates came from the SVP of Data Science at Nielsen. When Nielsen added questions on place of birth and time of arrival in the United States (both of which were taken from the ACS) to a short survey, the response rate was not materially different than it had been before these two questions were added. Similarly, the former Deputy Director and COO of the Census during the George W. Bush Administration shared an example of a citizenship-like question that he believed would negatively impact response rates but did not. He cited to the Department of Homeland Security's 2004 request to the Census Bureau to provide aggregate data on the number of Arab Americans by zip code in certain areas of the country. The Census Bureau complied, and Census employees, including the then-Deputy Director, believed that the resulting political fire storm would depress response rates for further Census Bureau surveys in the impacted communities. But the response rate did not change materially. Two other themes emerged from stakeholder calls that merit discussion. First, several stakeholders who opposed reinstatement of the citizenship question did not appreciate that the question had been asked in some form or another for nearly 200 years. Second, other stakeholders who opposed reinstatement did so based on the assumption that the data on citizenship that the Census Bureau collects through the ACS are accurate, thereby obviating the need to ask the question on the decennial census. But as discussed above, the Census Bureau estimates that between 28 and 34 percent of citizenship self-responses on the ACS for persons that administrative records show are non-citizens were inaccurate. Because these stakeholder concerns were based on incorrect premises, they are not sufficient to change my decision. 6 001318 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 439 of 440 Finally, I have considered whether reinstating the citizenship question on the 2020 Census will lead to any significant monetary costs, programmatic or otherwise. The Census Bureau staff have advised that the costs of preparing and adding the question would be minimal due in large part to the fact that the citizenship question is already included on the ACS, and thus the citizenship question has already undergone the cognitive research and questionnaire testing required for new questions. Additionally, changes to the Internet Self-Response instrument, revising the Census Questionnaire Assistance, and redesigning of the printed questionnaire can be easily implemented for questions that are finalized prior to the submission of the list of questions to Congress. . The Census Bureau also considered whether non-response follow-up increases resulting from inclusion of the citizenship question would lead to increased costs. As noted above, this estimate was difficult to assess given the Census Bureau and Department's inability to determine what impact there will be on decennial census survey responses. The Bureau provided a rough estimate that postulated that up to 630,000 additional households may require NRFU operations if a citizenship question is added to the 2020 decennial census. However, even assuming that estimate is correct, this additional Y2 percent increase in NRFU operations falls well within the margin of error that the Department, with the support of the Census Bureau, provided to Congress in the revised Lifecycle Cost Estimate ("LCE") this past fall. That LCE assumed that NRFU operations might increase by 3 percent due to numerous factors, including a greater increase in citizen mistrust of government, difficulties in accessing the Internet to respond, and other factors. Inclusion of a citizenship question on this country's decennial census is not new - the decision to collect citizenship information from Americans through the decennial census was first made centuries ago. The decision to include a citizenship question on a national census is also not uncommon. The United Nations recommends that its member countries ask census questions identifying both an individual's country of birth and the country of citizenship. Principals. and Recommendations/or Population and Housing Censuses (Revision 3), UNITED NATIONS 121 (2017). Additionally, for countries in which the population may include a large portion of naturalized citizens, the United Nations notes that, "it may be important to collect information on the method of acquisition of citizenship." Id. at 123. And it is important to note that other major democracies inquire about citizenship on their census, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, Ireland, Mexico, Spain, and the United Kingdom, to name a few. The Department of Commerce is not able to determine definitively how inclusion of a citizenship question on the decennial census will impact responsiveness. However, even iftliere is some impact on responses, the value of more complete and accurate data derived from surveying the entire population outweighs such concerns. Completing and returning decennial census questionnaires is required by Federal law, those responses are protected by law, and inclusion of a citizenship question on the 2020 decennial census will provide more complete information for those who respond. The citizenship data provided to DOJ will be more accurate with the question than without it, which is of greater importance than any adverse effect that may result from people violating their legal duty to respond. 7 001319 Case 3:18-cv-01865-RS Document 23-5 Filed 06/08/18 Page 440 of 440 To conclude, after a thorough review of the legal, program, and policy considerations, as well as numerous discussions with the Census Bureau leadership and interested stakeholders, I have determined that reinstatement of a citizenship question on the 2020 decennial census is necessary to provide complete and accurate data in response to the DOl request. To minimize any impact on decennial census response rates, I am directing the Census Bureau to place the citizenship question last on the decennial census form. Please make my decision known to Census Bureau personnel and Members of Congress prior to March 31, 2018. I look forward to continuing to work with the Census Bureau as we strive for a complete and accurate 2020 decennial census. CC: Ron larmin, performing the nonexclusive functions and duties of the Director of the Census Bureau Enrique Lamas, performing the nonexclusive functions and duties of the Deputy Director of the Census Bureau 8 001320