Here's why the US census citizenship question stokes mistrust

[A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from asking about citizenship in the 2020 census survey]( Jan. 18, 2019 Census experts, social scientists and immigrant advocates have warned for years that adding a question on citizenship to the 2020 survey would scare immigrants — no matter their legal status — from participating. [And this week, a New York federal judge issued a decision that blocks the Trump administration from asking it.]( Also, "The Little Yellow Book: Quotations from Chairman Xi Dada," is a[new book cataloging sayings pulled from the speeches and press interviews of Chinese President Xi Jinping](. The yellow book was inspired in part by Chairman Mao Zedong's "Little Red Book," which was first published in 1964. And black surfers on the professional circuit are rare despite the multicultural origins of the sport. [This woman is trying to change that.]( — Anna Pratt, The Scan editor [No Images? Click here.]( [Here's why the US census citizenship question stokes mistrust]( [Here's why the US census citizenship question stokes mistrust]( The question would have required respondents to answer whether they and everyone in their household is a US citizen. The ruling will almost certainly be appealed. There’s a small chance it could still end up on the census if the Trump administration can convince the Supreme Court to step in on its behalf. That would all need to happen by the June deadline for finalizing questions so the questionnaires can go to print. [Here's why the US census citizenship question stokes mistrust]( [Here's why the US census citizenship question stokes mistrust]( The question would have required respondents to answer whether they and everyone in their household is a US citizen. The ruling will almost certainly be appealed. There’s a small chance it could still end up on the census if the Trump administration can convince the Supreme Court to step in on its behalf. That would all need to happen by the June deadline for finalizing questions so the questionnaires can go to print. [A little yellow book full of Xi Jinping quotes is the new version of Mao's 'Little Red Book']( [A little yellow book full of Xi Jinping quotes is the new version of Mao's 'Little Red Book']( Mao Zedong's 'Little Red Book' is an icon. Curators Julie O'Yang and Fernando Eloy have created a similar book — a yellow one — of quotes from Chinese President Xi Jinping. [A little yellow book full of Xi Jinping quotes is the new version of Mao's 'Little Red Book']( [A little yellow book full of Xi Jinping quotes is the new version of Mao's 'Little Red Book']( Mao Zedong's 'Little Red Book' is an icon. Curators Julie O'Yang and Fernando Eloy have created a similar book — a yellow one — of quotes from Chinese President Xi Jinping. [An Olympic hopeful from Senegal hopes to inspire more black women to surf]( [An Olympic hopeful from Senegal hopes to inspire more black women to surf]( Black female surfers say they often have to battle aggression and isolation while out in the water. One group from Northern California hopes to change that by helping more black female surfers compete professionally. [An Olympic hopeful from Senegal hopes to inspire more black women to surf]( [An Olympic hopeful from Senegal hopes to inspire more black women to surf]( Black female surfers say they often have to battle aggression and isolation while out in the water. One group from Northern California hopes to change that by helping more black female surfers compete professionally. [Officials begin to lift internet blackout after street protests in Zimbabwe]( [Officials begin to lift internet blackout after street protests in Zimbabwe]( Hundreds of people have been arrested in Zimbabwe after several days of protest. Officials are gradually lifting an internet ban. [US, North Korea to hold talks on second Trump-Kim summit]( [US, North Korea to hold talks on second Trump-Kim summit]( North Korea's lead negotiator in nuclear diplomacy with the United States is expected to hold talks with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and could also meet President Donald Trump on Friday during a visit aimed at clearing the way for a second US-North Korea summit. Hey, Scan reader… PRI takes a global approach to the news of the day. We help you understand how what happens around the world matters in Washington and in your neighborhood. Today more than ever, we need conversations, perspectives and diverse voices. [Donate Today >]( Enjoying The Scan? Forward it to a friend! And if you’re not getting it daily, it’s easy to subscribe. [Sign up here](. We also love feedback, so please [tell us how we’re doing](. Today’s newsletter was written by Anna Pratt. Find her on Twitter: [@annapratt](. [Press release]( [PRI Facebook]( [PRI Twitter]( [Edit your subscription]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [View in your browser]( The Scan is brought to you by [GlobalPost]( and [PRI - Public Radio International](.