The article argues that a Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship has weakened the public’s control over citizenship policy. It says this also raises concerns about how non-citizens are counted in the census, which affects congressional representation and the Electoral College.

The author contends that undocumented migrants and temporary visa holders should not influence the allocation of US House seats, and calls for reforms before the 2030 census. The piece frames census policy as a constitutional and political issue, using strongly critical language about the court’s ruling and its potential electoral consequences.