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2. It probably won't matter that it's unconstitutional.

Reply to WarGamer (Original post)

Thu Jul 31, 2025, 10:58 PM

Jul 31

The census definition is even less vague than the birthright citizenship amendment, if that's possible. But I guess we needn't worry. Some "democratic leader" somewhere will pen a strongly-worded letter while any challenge will get denied on the notorious "shadow docket."

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The most dangerous thing Trump could do ... and few are talking about it. [View all] WarGamer Jul 31 OP

The oligarchy are doing whatever the hell they want. CentralMass Jul 31 #1

It probably won't matter that it's unconstitutional. PSPS Jul 31 #2

With the added 10,000 ICE agents mixed in with... pat_k Jul 31 #5

Changing the Constitution ? dweller Jul 31 #3

Article mentions Constitutional roadblocks, noting Constitution seems to be ignored nowadays. Silent Type Jul 31 #4

It'd be bad. WarGamer Jul 31 #6

The House passed such a bill last year and it went nowhere in the Senate. The same result would happen now. Wiz Imp Jul 31 #7

even without the law passing just look at the Brennan article I posted above. WarGamer Aug 1 #8

The article explicitly says "that would drastically alter the U.S. electoral map if implemented." Wiz Imp Aug 1 #9

I'll repeat again... the dangerous part is ordering a Census in 2026!!!!!!!! WarGamer Aug 1 #10

I'll repeat again...there is zero chance of a Census in 2026!!!!!!!!!!! Wiz Imp Aug 1 #11

Well, one does not make money from articles that 'downplay' something. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Aug 1 #12