Department of Commerce, et al. v. City of New York et al.

Opinion summary

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The case addressed the legality of the Department of Commerce's decision to use statistical sampling in conducting the decennial census. The City of New York and other plaintiffs argued that this method would lead to a more accurate population count, which is crucial for federal funding allocation and congressional representation. However, opponents contended that such methods could introduce errors or biases not present in traditional headcounts. The Supreme Court ultimately ruled against using statistical sampling for apportionment purposes, emphasizing adherence to historical practices and statutory requirements under Title 13 U.S.C., which mandates an 'actual Enumeration' for determining congressional seats.