ALAS Opposes Census Citizenship Question

The U.S. Census is one of the most powerful tools this country has to ensure adequate representation and access to vital programs for all residents. The Census Bureau has proposed adding a citizenship question to the 2020 Census, which, by instilling fear and distrust, could result in a significant undercount of immigrant families, particularly babies and toddlers.

Should we experience an undercount in the 2020 Census, millions of dollars in federal funds could be misallocated, with states receiving inadequate funding for much-needed services.

Contact:  Dr. Nancy Lewin, Executive Director, nlewin@alasedu.org

STATEMENT ON IMMIGRANT SEPARATION FROM CHILDREN

Washington, DC. – June 19, 2018 – Recent actions by the administration regarding the forced separation of minor children from their parents arriving at our nation’s southern borders is an affront to our national values, accepted norms of fair treatment, and collective conscience as a society.

While we believe in the rule of law and protecting the homeland, it is imperative that policies towards immigrants entering the country without proper documentation are structured and