DOJ rejects House Dems' request for census documents

The backdrop: House Democrats have been trying to investigate the decision to add the citizenship question to the 2020 Census, but with little success. A debate has been ongoing as to whether the question itself is constitutional.

• The White House has previously defended the citizenship question, arguing it's necessary to ensure states are in compliance with the Voting Rights Act.
• The U.S. Supreme Court will decide if the question is permitted on the 2020 Census.
• It was also revealed that the addition of the citizenship question is part of a GOP strategy to put Democrats at a disadvantage.