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The Trump-Vance Administration is trying to

Discriminate against and antagonize people who don't speak English

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What we know

This order designates English as the official language of the U.S. as part of a push to make the country less welcoming to non-English speakers.

Formal Name

Designating English as the Official Language of The United States

Status
Pending Analysis
Formal Identifier

March 1, 2025

Anticipated Impact

This Executive Order designates English as the official language of the United States and revokes a quarter-century old executive order designed to make public services more accessible to people with limited English. The United States has never before had an official language nor is there a clear legal basis for doing so. This order is consistent with a widespread effort by the Trump administration to to make public services less accessible. While the messaging of the EO is clear in its effort to stigmatize people who do not speak English, it does not direct agencies to take specific actions besides removing prior guidance related to the revoked EO.

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