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by hodgehog11 214 days ago
This is an important distinction, but I don't believe it negates the other discussion as far as the principle involved.
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Well, the survey is constitutionally mandated, whereas the ACS is just a law, so they exist on two different levels of enforceability and responsibility. The government can't not do a census; it's not permitted. The ACS can have its rules revised with no problem.