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'This Is Not About An Accurate Count': Mass. Secretary Of State Criticizes U.S. Census Changes06:07
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March 27, 2018

Jamie Bologna
Deborah Becker

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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.

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

This segment aired on March 27, 2018.

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