Judge Blocks Census Counting From Ending At The Month's End

Judge Lucy Koh ruled against ending the census count early, citing potential inaccuracies. The count should continue until the end of October, as the Trump administration failed to justify the expedited schedule. The census determines federal funding and house seat distribution, making it a political issue. The administration plans to appeal the decision.

What was the original deadline for the census count before Judge Koh's ruling?

• November 15th

• October 31st

• December 1st

• September 30th

What was Judge Koh's main reason for extending the census count deadline?

• To save costs

• To ensure accurate numbers

• To comply with federal law

• To increase public participation

What did Judge Koh criticize the Trump administration for?

• Not considering its duty to produce an accurate count

• Not following legal procedures

• Not consulting with state officials

• Not providing enough resources

What is one of the purposes of the census count?

• To allocate federal funding and house seats

• To assess the economic growth

• To determine the number of schools needed

• To evaluate public health

What action did the administration plan to take following the ruling?

• Seek public opinion

• Accept the ruling

• Ignore the ruling

• Appeal the ruling