{"id":15848,"date":"2025-03-02T18:03:42","date_gmt":"2025-03-02T18:03:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/used82.com\/?p=15848"},"modified":"2025-03-02T18:03:42","modified_gmt":"2025-03-02T18:03:42","slug":"how-people-could-be-impacted-after-trump-signs-executive-order-making-english-the-official-language-of-the-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/used82.com\/?p=15848","title":{"rendered":"How people could be impacted after Trump signs executive order making English the official language of the US"},"content":{"rendered":"

The US now has a designated official language for the first time in the country’s history<\/h2>\n

Donald Trump has now signed an executive order that makes English the official language of the United States of America.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trump has signed an influx of orders since he was sworn back into office on January 20, with one of his most recent signings marking a first for the country.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0US<\/a>\u00a0has never had an ‘official language’, but on Saturday (March 1),\u00a0Trump<\/a>\u00a0signed\u00a0an order making English the country’s designated dialect<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What does the order say?<\/h2>\n

\u201cEstablishing English as the official language will not only streamline communication but also reinforce shared national values, and create a more cohesive and efficient society,\u201d says the order.<\/p>\n

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President Trump has made a series of changes to the US since returning to office (JIM WATSON\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/cite><\/div>\n

\u201cIn 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,\u201d the order also states.<\/p>\n

\u201cSpeaking English not only opens doors economically, but it helps newcomers engage in their communities, participate in national traditions, and give back to our society.\u201d<\/p>\n

How the change will impact people<\/h2>\n

Firstly, there’s now no longer a Spanish-language version of the official White House website. This was initially taken down when Trump returned to office in January. However, after the change sparked controversy, the White House pledged to restore the Spanish-language site.<\/p>\n

As of yesterday, this was yet to have happened, and it’s unlikely to ever be restored in the wake of the new order.<\/p>\n

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English is now the official language of America (Getty Stock Image)<\/cite><\/div>\n

The order also means that federally funded organizations now have the option to discontinue offering documents and services in languages other than English,\u00a0says<\/a>\u00a0The Independent.<\/p>\n

Those going through the progress of becoming a US citizen will now have to take an English test.<\/p>\n

As part of the test, they must ‘demonstrate an understanding of the English language, including the ability to read, write, and speak basic English’, according to US Citizenship and Immigration Services, NBC News\u00a0reports<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With this in mind, it’s expected that becoming a US citizen will now be more difficult than before.<\/p>\n

What have people said about the order?<\/h2>\n

The order has been met with criticizm by many \u2013 one person being George Carrillo, co-founder & CEO of the Hispanic Construction Council.<\/p>\n

He has said of the change,\u00a0as per<\/a>\u00a0the Los Angeles Times: “This executive order, while framed as promoting unity, risks dismantling critical supports like ESL programs and multilingual resources that help immigrants adapt and contribute.<\/p>\n

“Imagine families navigating healthcare or legal systems without materials in a language they understand, it\u2019s a barrier, not a bridge.”<\/p>\n

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Hispanic Construction Council CEO George Carrillo has criticized the change (CNN)<\/cite><\/div>\n

Anabel Mendoza, the communications director for United We Dream, a nonprofit immigrant advocacy organization, has also hit out at the country’s newly appointed official language.<\/p>\n

“Trump is trying to send the message that if you’re not white, rich and speak English you don’t belong here,” Mendoza said.<\/p>\n

“Let me be clear: Immigrants are here to stay. No matter how hard Trump tries, he can’t erase us.”<\/p>\n

In contrast, Vice President JD Vance branded the new order as ‘commonsense legislation’.<\/p>\n

He said: “This commonsense legislation recognizes an inherent truth: English is the language of this country. That is why the overwhelming majority of the American people support this proposal.<\/p>\n

“The English language has been a cornerstone of American culture for over 250 years. It is far past time for Congress to codify its place into law, which is exactly what this bill does.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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