The order signed by President Donald Trump that converts English in the official language of the United States allows government agencies and organizations that receive federal funds choose if they continue to offer documents and services in languages other than English.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday that designates English as the official language of the United States.
The order allows government agencies and organizations that receive federal funds choose if they continue to offer documents and services in languages other than English.
It terminates a mandate of former president Bill Clinton that required that the government and organizations that received federal funds would provide linguistic assistance to people who did not speak English.
“Establishing English as the official language will not only expedite communication, but will also reinforce shared national values and create a more cohesive and efficient society,” according to the order.
“By welcoming the new Americans, a policy for the promotion of learning and the adoption of our national language will make the United States a shared home and empower new citizens to achieve American dream,” the order also affirms. “Speaking English not only opens doors economically, but helps newcomers to get involved in their communities, participate in national traditions and give back to our society.”
More than 30 states have approved laws that designate English as their official language, according to Us English, a group that advocates making English to the official United States language.
For decades, Congress legislators have presented laws to designate English as the official language of the United States, but those efforts have not been successful.
A few hours after Trump's investiture last month, the new administration eliminated the Spanish version of the official White House website.
The White House said at that time that he had promised to put the Spanish version of the website online. Until Saturday, it had not yet been restored.
The White House did not immediately respond to a message about whether that would happen.
Trump closed the Spanish version of the website during his first term. It was restored when President Joe Biden assumed the position in 2021.
*(With information from The Associated Press)*