Skip to main content

Support WBUR

'This Is Not About An Accurate Count': Mass. Secretary Of State Criticizes U.S. Census Changes

06:07

The Commerce Department announced yesterday that it will include a question about citizenship status on the 2020 U.S. Census. Last night, California announced it is suing, saying the question violates the Constitution, and would suppress participation.

In Massachusetts, Secretary of State William Galvin says he's working with Attorney General Maura Healey and reviewing legal options.

Guest

William Galvin, Massachusetts secretary of state. He tweets @secretaryofmass.

This segment aired on March 27, 2018.

Related:

Headshot of Deborah Becker
Deborah Becker Host/Reporter

Deborah Becker is a senior correspondent and host at WBUR. Her reporting focuses on mental health, criminal justice and education.

More…
Headshot of Jamie Bologna
Jamie Bologna Senior Producer/Director, Radio Boston

Jamie Bologna was senior producer and director of Radio Boston.

More…

Support WBUR

Support WBUR

Listen Live