The Data Warriors of MAGA's Census Infiltration The recent discovery that staffers from the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) have infiltrated the US Census Bureau has sent shockwaves through the data community.
At least six AFPI members, including some with ties to the Trump administration, have been detailed to the bureau under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA), a temporary appointment allowing individuals with specialized skills to work for the government.
The Census Bureau's vast troves of sensitive data are used to apportion congressional districts and allocate federal funding based on population sizes.