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Trump signs order making English the official language of the U.S.


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President Donald Trump signed on Saturday an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States. It rescinds a mandate from former President Bill Clinton that required the government and organizations that received federal funding to provide language assistance to non-English speakers.

The article from PBS NewsHour discusses a hypothetical scenario where former President Donald Trump signs an executive order declaring English as the official language of the United States. This order would mandate that all government functions, including voting materials, public education, and official documents, be conducted in English only. The move is portrayed as part of Trump's broader policy to promote national unity and reduce costs associated with multilingual services. Critics argue that this order could alienate non-English speakers, potentially disenfranchise voters, and limit access to essential services for immigrants and linguistic minorities. The article also touches on the legal and practical challenges of implementing such an order, given that the U.S. has no official language at the federal level, and the implications for civil rights and language rights under existing laws.

Read the Full PBS Article at:
[ https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-signs-order-making-english-the-official-language-of-the-u-s ]

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