Tag #English-Only Policy

What are the immediate consequences of declaring English the only official language of the U.S. for non-English speakers?

President Trump's executive order declaring English the official language of the U.S. could hinder access to public services for almost 68 million people who speak a different language at home, according to 2022 U.S. Census Bureau data. The order, while not making other languages illegal, removes the federal mandate for services in multiple languages. This could disproportionately affect the Latino community, the largest minority group.