President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday, designating English as the official US language.
the Presidential Order It withdraws a mission issued by then-President Bill Clinton, requiring federal agencies and organizations to receive federal funds to provide language assistance to non-English speakers.
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English is currently the official language of the United States.
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Under Trump’s directive, agencies are permitted to continue to provide multilingual services at their discretion. However, the White House has not made clear whether it will issue additional guidance on how agents will implement or coordinate these services. IMeanwhile, the head of the N2 agency will decide to change the language assistance program.
“Establishing English as an official language not only streamlines communication, it also strengthens shared national values and creates a more cohesive and efficient society.” The executive order states.
“The policy that encourages our language learning and adoption when we welcome new Americans is to make the United States a shared home and enable new citizens to achieve American dreams.” That continues. “Speaking English not only opens the door economically, but also helps newcomers engage with the community, participate in national traditions, and give back to our society. ” (Related: The AOC wants to know if they are actually being investigated to coach illegal aliens to dodge immigrant raids)
English has long been the main language used in government business and official US documents, but it has never been formally declared to be the official language of the country. Similarly, none of the various bills introduced in Parliament over the years to establish English as an official language has passed successfully. According to To the Associated Press (AP).
More than 30 states have already passed laws specifying English as their official language.eportadvocacy organization that supports federal language law, citing data in US English.
The Spanish version of the official White House website was removed shortly after Trump’s inauguration in January, AP It has been reported. White House officials initially claimed that the site would be restored, but it is not accessible to the public at the time of publication.
