President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order making English the official language of the United States later today.
The order will be pro-legal immigrant, arguing that “new Americans” becoming proficient in the new national language “opens doors to greater opportunities” in this country.
The move rescinds a mandate issued by former President Bill Clinton in 2000 that required federal agencies to provide language assistance for non-English speakers.
“Agencies will have flexibility to decide how and when to offer services in languages other than English to best serve the American people and fulfill their agency mission,” a fact sheet obtained by The Hill reads.
BREAKING: Trump to sign Executive Order today making English the official language of the United States. pic.twitter.com/uDAG5wcxYL
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