Minnesota legislates to count prisoners at last known addresses for redistricting, following 18 other US states.

Minnesota has passed legislation to count prisoners at their last known addresses rather than at prisons for redistricting purposes, joining 18 other US states making similar changes. Critics argue that excluding prisoners from their prison locations could shift resources away from urban centers with large inmate populations, whereas supporters say it helps alleviate the financial burden on towns with prisons. The census data used for redistricting is collected every 10 years at federal, state, and local levels.

May 23, 2024
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