LA County Board of Supervisors Opposes Census Count Policy Proposal

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion formalizing opposition to proposed federal changes that would alter how residents are counted for congressional apportionment in the 2030 decennial census.

Under revisions put forward by the U.S. Census Bureau, the definition of "usual residence" would exclude certain immigrants, including individuals lawfully present in the country who do not hold lawful permanent resident status, from the population totals used to apportion seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The motion, introduced by Board Chair Hilda Solis, instructs county officials to submit public comments, deliver a formal five-signature letter of opposition to the Census Bureau director, and track related legal challenges. Solis stated that excluding immigrant residents undermines constitutional representation standards and risks reducing federal allocations that support local healthcare, housing, and educational services. The Census Bureau did not provide immediate comment on the board's action.