Executive Order Rescinds Language Assistance Mandate, Impacting Non-English Speakers

4h ago

Activists are concerned that Trump's executive order will harm non-English speakers by allowing federal agencies to limit language assistance.1
Vanessa Cárdenas, executive director of America’s Voice, stated that the order is offensive and will harm those relying on language assistance.1
Anabel Mendoza from United We Dream warned that limiting federal communication to English will hinder citizenship processes for non-English speakers.1
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus plans to deliver a Spanish-language response to Trump's address, highlighting the importance of language diversity.1

Activists express concerns that Trump's order will harm non-English speakers and hinder citizenship processes.
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus will respond in Spanish, emphasizing language diversity.

Apnews

4h ago

President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States, marking a historic first.1
The executive order would cancel a mandate from former President Bill Clinton requiring language assistance for non-English speakers.2
Currently, 32 U.S. states have adopted English as their official language, according to ProEnglish.1
The decision is part of Trump's measures to eradicate illegal immigration, which he claims has introduced hundreds of languages into the nation.1

Trump's upcoming executive order will make English the official language of the U.S., a historic first.
The order will also cancel a previous mandate from Bill Clinton requiring language assistance for non-English speakers.

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Merca20

6h ago

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order making English the official language of the US for the first time in the country’s 250-year history.1
The executive order would negate a rule issued by former President Bill Clinton that required federal agencies to provide language materials for non-English speakers.1
Sen. Bernie Moreno introduced a bill to make English the official language of the US, which would require all government functions to be conducted in English.1

Trump is set to sign an executive order establishing English as the official language of the US, impacting federal language policies.
Sen. Bernie Moreno has also introduced a bill to reinforce this change.

Nypost

10h ago

Trump's executive order rescinds a federal mandate requiring agencies to provide language assistance to non-English speakers, potentially limiting access to public services.1
The executive order argues that a national language promotes national identity, unity, and a pathway for civic engagement.1
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than three-quarters of Americans only speak English at home.1
The order is seen as part of Trump's anti-immigrant agenda and a push against diversity initiatives.1

The recent executive order rescinds a federal mandate requiring agencies to provide language assistance to non-English speakers, which could limit access to public services. This move has raised concerns about the implications for millions of Americans who primarily speak languages other than English.
Reported by The Wall Street Journal, the order emphasizes that a national language fosters a sense of national identity and unity, framing it as a 'pathway for civic engagement.' This perspective aligns with the administration's broader anti-immigrant agenda.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, while over three-quarters of Americans speak only English at home, there are significant populations that speak Spanish, Chinese, and various Native American languages. The order's implications could affect these communities' access to essential services.

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Executive Order Rescinds Language Assistance Mandate, Impacting Non-English Speakers and Establishes English as Official Language