Wilbur Ross
The Trump administration is facing criticism after some companies reported that steel tariffs are leading them to lay off workers.
There was enough evidence the decision could have been discriminatory to move the case forward.
New documents show Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross wanted to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census months before there was a formal request.
One critic says the move would "fly in the face" of the intent of these protected sites -- to preserve ocean ecosystems.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The government must disclose additional documents from the Commerce and Justice departments explaining the decision.
A recent disclosure raises big questions about Ross' explanation for why a citizenship question is being added to the 2020 census.
The Trump administration's justification for adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census just got a whole lot shakier.
A January memo from the Census Bureau said adding the question would be costly and harm the census count.
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross offered little detail about what the EU, Canada and Mexico could do to have the tariffs lifted.
Seven big questions about the Trump administration's move.