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In contrast, opponents of counting undocumented individuals claim that such practices disproportionately favor certain political parties, particularly Democrats, as it could alter the balance of congressional seats toward states with larger immigrant populations.

The Census and Its Challenges

The challenges surrounding the census reach beyond the debate about citizenship. The 2020 census was particularly complicated due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted traditional methods of data collection and led to unprecedented hurdles. Issues arose from temporary relocations, lockdowns, and access restrictions to communities, which all contributed to the potential for both undercounts and overcounts.