HUD Moves to Implement English-Only Policy

A memo leaked to the New York Post reveals that the Housing and Urban Development Agency (HUD) is planning to adopt English as the sole language for most of its services and communications.

Andrew Hughes, HUD’s Deputy Director, authored the memo, which aligns with President Donald Trump’s executive order designating English as the official language of the United States. “We are one people, and we speak in one voice and one language to fulfill our mission,” Hughes stated.

translation:

You are in America.

Learn English.

Speak English.

Assimilation.

Or go home.

The English-only initiative will affect various aspects of HUD’s operations, including their services, websites, and published materials. The agency plans to eliminate existing non-English flyers and digital resources while reassessing its translation service agreements. However, Hughes confirmed that HUD will still comply with federal laws mandating language accommodation, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Violence Against Women Act.

A flyer reviewed by the New York Post indicated that HUD previously provided assistance in over 222 languages, helping individuals with legal immigration and English proficiency access housing programs. Policies from the Clinton era promoted broader language access, but Trump’s order reversed that directive without requiring changes to current services.

Despite this shift, Hughes assured that HUD would strive to ensure meaningful access for everyone, including maintaining support for the deaf and vision-impaired community. The department has described the implementation as “continuous and repetitive,” rolling out the new English-only policy immediately.

The Department of Justice has provided guidelines to federal agencies on how to implement Trump’s orders and plans to solicit public feedback in six months.