July 11, 2019

Statement from Mayor Lightfoot on President Trump’s Decision on 2020 Census

Mayor's Press Office    312.744.3334

"The President's directive today suggests he is conceding that he cannot legitimately add the citizenship question to the 2020 census. Though today's events represent a victory for our country, we will remain vigilant against attempts to divide our residents and scare our families into the shadows of our society. Any effort to undercut a complete count of every individual affects not only our immigrant communities but also the cities and states in which they live. Chicago will always be a Welcoming City and we will never stop working to ensure the rights of every resident in every community are respected and protected."