Population counts from census data distort representation by counting prisoners as residents where they are incarcerated instead of their home. Take a detailed look at the state of prison gerrymandering across the country with this resource from Prison Policy Initiative.
We’ve identified over 200 cities and counties that have taken action to avoid prison gerrymandering and some local governments that still continue to base representation on flawed Census Bureau data.
Aleks Kajstura at Prison Policy Initiative
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