Latino advocacy groups want to make sure all Latinos in the United States, including those who are undocumented, are counted in the 2010 census.
The Latino Action Network is partnering with the National Institute for Latino Policy in New Jersey to help immigrants understand the importance of the census.
“The vast majority of immigrants have come to build this great nation,” said Frank Argote-Freyre, LAN interim chairman. "They are proud of the United States and want it to reach even greater heights. They want to participate and be recognized for their contributions."
Because the census is how the government appropriates funds and congressional representation, the News Transcript reports that undercounting immigrants could make the difference between 13 or 12 congressional districts.
Source: News Transcript
Photo: census2010.gov
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It gives reasons why the Census 2010 is so important.
This will help California to retain a House Seat and Texas to gain four new House Representatives
If everything goes right, then California won't lose U. S. House Seats and Texas will gain four new districts ( Representatives in the U. S. House ), two of them are heavily latino.
The government appropriates funds and congressional representation ( House of Representatives ) , using the Census Data, Immigration could make the difference in 12 or 13 congressional districts.
Latinos could gain more Political Power if they participate in the Census.
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