Republicans’ struggle for control of the U.S. House of Representatives has recently focused on redrawing states’ district lines, a.k.a. gerrymandering. But taken for granted and in the background is a far more consequential development, one that will result in congressional districts across the country that strongly favor Democrats.
Article I of the Constitution requires that the census — the basis for the number of members of Congress and electoral votes each state gets — include a count of all “free persons.” Today, that includes the estimated 21 million noncitizens — half of whom are likely illegal immigrants. Though these individuals are not eligible to vote in federal elections, the result nonetheless will be more Democratic seats in Congress.
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