Florida Lawsuit Targets Census Methods
A group of young Republicans at the University of South Florida, backed by America First Legal, filed suit against Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to force the Census Bureau to stick to actual head counts instead of statistical estimates.
The case, set for possible resolution soon in Tampa’s federal court, argues that the 2020 tally added fake people and skewed results, hurting fair representation in Congress.
Overcounts hit mostly Democrat strongholds like New York and Massachusetts, while undercounts struck Republican areas such as Texas and Florida.
Gene Hamilton, head of America First Legal, said, “When the federal government manipulates census data, it manipulates political power. This case is about stopping illegal methods that undermine equal representation and ensuring the next Census complies with the Constitution.”
Key Players Push for Quick Ruling
Florida Republican Congressman Byron Donalds joined the fight, saying he needs reliable numbers to serve his district properly.
Plaintiffs asked for a fast win without trial right before Christmas, pointing to admitted bureau mistakes that shortchanged red states by millions.
On the other side, groups like the Alliance of Retired Americans and students, supported by Democrat-aligned outfits including Marc Elias’s law firm, moved to toss the case on Christmas Eve.
They claim no real harm exists and courts cannot fix it anyway. Federal lawyers echo that, defending the old ways despite the errors.
Potential Shift Boosts GOP House Edge
Success here could trigger fresh district lines mid-decade, helping Republicans reclaim seats lost to flawed data.
President Trump blasted the mess on Truth Social last fall, writing, “Democrats are trying to steal our seats everywhere, and we’re not going to let this happen! This all began with the Rigged Census. We must keep the Majority at all costs. Republicans must fight back!”
With control of the House hanging close, this battle spotlights how census flaws tilted power toward blue states, giving conservatives a shot to level the field through legal wins and smarter counting rules.
