A US Census Report on Noncitizen Voting Used Bad Data to Reach Faulty Conclusions

A recent US Census Bureau report regarding noncitizen voting, which has been frequently cited by Donald Trump, is facing intense scrutiny. An investigation by WIRED has uncovered significant methodological flaws and data inaccuracies within the report. The analysis suggests that the findings were based on unreliable datasets, leading to faulty conclusions about electoral integrity. Furthermore, the report’s development process has raised questions, as WIRED confirmed that several contributors had clear political affiliations, including an individual previously linked to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Critics argue that the report serves as a politically motivated tool rather than an objective statistical analysis. The Census Bureau is now under pressure to address these procedural concerns and the validity of the data used, as the document continues to influence public discourse on voting regulations and immigration policy in the United States.