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Jan 30, 2025 Trump signed an order making English the official language of the United States Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
Establishing English as the sole official language could reduce government services for non-English speakers, affecting immigrants and linguistic minorities.
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- Trump makes English official language of US — Trump signed an order making English the official language of the United States. The order states "Establishing English as the official language will not only streamline communication but also reinforce shared national values, and create a more cohesive and efficient society." The order allows government agencies and organizations that receive federal funding to choose whether to continue offering documents and services in languages other than English.
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Week 2 – 2025-01-25–2025-01-31
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