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Trump signs executive order designating English as national language – JURIST
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Saturday designating English as the national language of the United States, citing that the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were written in English.
The executive order stated:
In welcoming new Americans, a policy of encouraging the learning and adoption of our national language will make the United States a shared home and empower new citizens to achieve the American dream. Speaking English not only opens doors economically, but it helps newcomers engage in their communities, participate in national traditions, and give back to our society.
The order does not require agencies to stop the production of documents that are produced in languages other than English. However, a version of the Whotehouse.gov website that is listed in Spanish was deleted, although an archived version can still be found.
Trump explicitly repealed Executive Order 13166 of 2000, which requires that federal agencies examine the services they provide and identify any additional need for any services for individuals with limited English proficiency to ensure that these individuals have meaningful access to services. Trump instructed the US Attorney General to issue guidance in accordance with applicable law.
On behalf of the immigration advocacy group UnitedWeDream, the Communications Director Anabel Mendoza argued that the order targets Black and brown immigrants and communities. The group is worried that the order will open the door to target schools that provide curriculum to immigrant students in other languages and impede language programs that promote inclusivity.
In a 2022 report, the US Census reported that non-English speaking households nearly tripled from 23.1 million (about 1 in 10) in 1980 to 67.8 million (almost 1 in 5) in 2019. The Census identified that more than 350 other languages were spoken in the US, with Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and Arabic listed among the most widely spoken.
