Santos, who was appointed by former Democratic President Joe Biden, said in a letter Thursday evening that he had made the decision “after deep reflection.” Santos was sworn in as the bureau's 26th director, and its first Hispanic leader, in 2022.
Robert Santos resigning as U.S. Census Bureau director midway through a 5-year term
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“We will continue our work with stakeholders and the public to better understand data needs on disability and assess which, if any, revisions are needed across the federal statistical system to better address those needs,” Santos said in a blog post.
Census Bureau holds up plans to change how it inquires about disabilities after backlash
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