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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Fernanda Figueroa

Donald Trump orders English as official US language – here’s what that means

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President Donald Trump's has signed an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States, sparking concern among activists and advocacy groups over its potential impact on non-English speakers.

The order, announced Friday and signed on Saturday, grants government agencies and federally funded organizations the option to discontinue offering documents and services in languages other than English. This effectively reverses a mandate from the Clinton administration requiring language assistance for non-English speakers.

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