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The Trump-Vance Administration is trying to
Discriminate against and antagonize people who don't speak English
Let others 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.
Designating English as the Official Language of The United States
March 1, 2025
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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Democracy 2025 and our partners are ready to counter threats to people's rights, justice, and equality in courtrooms and communities across the country. Learn more about how people and communities are responding to this harmful policy:
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