COMMERCE DEPARTMENT: “Between 1820 and 1950, almost every decennial census asked a question on citizenship in some form.” — Statement on Monday. The citizenship question was not in the 1960 census, according to a copy of the form posted on the Census Bureau website, and no census was held in 1965. The Commerce Department’s assertion that the citizenship question was asked on “almost” every decennial census between 1820 and 1950 also pushes the limits of reality. That means more than 1 in 4 surveys during that time period lacked the citizenship question. Therefore, the citizenship question has been well tested.” — Memo on Monday explaining decision to include citizenship question.

Source: National Post March 29, 2018 04:07 UTC