Sen. Vitter seeks to prevent counting of illegal aliens in 2010 Census
October 7, 2009

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U.S. Sen. David Vitter has offered an amendment to prevent states from counting illegal aliens for the purposes of determining population levels and other data associated with the 2010 Census.



Vitter, R-Metairie, introduced the amendment to the Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations bill. The amendment would also require questions in the census regarding citizenship and immigration status.

“Illegal immigration is a very real and significant concern for our country,â€