Trump Executive Order Designates English As The Official Language Of The U. S.

[Hamish Howl]

Knowing that across the nation we speak about 300 languages, I thought you were exaggerating. I guess not. New York City is a salad bowl town drawing people from the far corners of the earth. Ethnologue says there are 7,159 languages in use today. So, for NYC 800 could very well be an undercounting.

Hamish Howl said:
800 languages are spoken in NYC, with 6 of them being common.
Nobody told them about the Unofficial Offical Language™.



Very interesting!

Thanks to both posters - @Hamish Howl and @Along Came Jones - for this information.

There's a reason NYC is still our cultural center.

 

[venice_ca]

The Executive Order declaring English the national language doesn't mean that newcomers can't speak in their native tongue. It just means they need to become proficient in English so their voice is heard by their fellow Americans. Thats what democracy is all about.

You are aware that you can request a ballot from the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters in one of 18 languages.

Multilingual Services Program

www.lavote.gov

 

[Along Came Jones]

You are aware that you can request a ballot from the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters in one of 18 languages.

Multilingual Services Program

www.lavote.gov

I imagine every state has a law adhering to federal requirements. This is from Texas:

Title 16 - Miscellaneous Provisions
Chapter 272 - Bilingual Requirements
Section 272.011. Bilingual Election Materials Required in Certain Political Subdivisions

Sec. 272.011. BILINGUAL ELECTION MATERIALS REQUIRED IN CERTAIN POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS. (a) If the director of the census determines under 42 U.S.C. Section 1973aa-1a that a political subdivision must provide election materials in a language other than English or Spanish, the political subdivision shall provide election materials in that language in the same manner in which the political subdivision would be required to provide materials in Spanish under this chapter, to the extent applicable.

(b) The secretary of state shall prepare the translation for election materials required to be provided in a language other than English or Spanish for the following state prescribed voter forms:

(1) voter registration application form required by Section 13.002;

(2) the confirmation form required by Section 15.051;

(3) the voting instruction poster required by Section 62.011;

(4) the reasonable impediment declaration required by Section 63.001(b);

(5) the statement of residence form required by Section 63.0011;

(6) the provisional ballot affidavit required by Section 63.011;

(7) the application for a ballot by mail required by Section 84.011;

(8) the carrier envelope and voting instructions required by Section 86.013; and

(9) any other voter forms that the secretary of state identifies as frequently used and for which state resources are otherwise available.

 

[yankintx]

He might also want people to not talk about his zero deals in 90 days.

Or his not ending the Ukraine War in 24hrs.

I am sure a few posters can add to the list more broken bigly campaign promises.

 

[Gaius46]

Knowing that across the nation we speak about 300 languages, I thought you were exaggerating. I guess not. New York City is a salad bowl town drawing people from the far corners of the earth. Ethnologue says there are 7,159 languages in use today. So, for NYC 800 could very well be an undercounting.

depending on who's doing the counting it's anywhere between 600 and 800 though many have a very limited number of speakers. NYC is allegedly the most linguistically diverse place in the world.

About 1/3 of NYers are multilingual. Everyone in my wife's family is at least bilingual as is most of mine. And I've run into a number of NYers, mostly recent immigrants, who speak 4-5 languages and a couple from the Middle East who speak 7.

 

[BabaVoss]

Today, the DoJ released new guidance detailing the implementation of President Trump’s Executive Order, which designates English as the official language of the United States.

DoJ will oversee a coordinated effort across federal agencies to reduce what it identifies as "non-essential multilingual services". Resources are to be reallocated towards English-language education and programs aimed at assimilation.

"As President Trump has made clear, English is the official language of the United States. The Department of Justice will lead the effort to codify the President’s Executive Order and eliminate certain policies across government agencies to promote assimilation." - A.G. Pam Bondi

Asst. A.G. Harmeet K. Dhillon noted that it represents "a pivotal step toward unifying our nation through a common language and enhancing efficiency in federal operations." Dhillon added, "The Department of Justice ensures that while we respect linguistic diversity, our federal resources will prioritize English proficiency to empower new Americans and strengthen civic unity.”
Trump’s Executive Order No. 14224 rescinds Executive Order No. 13,166, which directed agencies to enhance access to federal programs for persons with limited English proficiency and required tailored guidance for recipients of federal funding.

source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/d...1&cvid=8a91ae8b30194a3ecbae7dd04f174c67&ei=13

I expect lawsuits from sanctuary states, and I expect District-level activist judges to put a stay on Trump's Executive Order No. 14224.

If trump were a powerful leader, he could get this done legislatively.
Since he is not, he will sign yet another temporary and frankly useless EO.

 

[reinaert]

I guess NH cannot have the French on its signs anymore.

 

[reinaert]

We had one.

But nobody had the stones to actually say it.

Until . . Tru . . . well . . . you know.

Which law established the official language?

 

[Along Came Jones]

depending on who's doing the counting it's anywhere between 600 and 800 though many have a very limited number of speakers. NYC is allegedly the most linguistically diverse place in the world.

About 1/3 of NYers are multilingual. Everyone in my wife's family is at least bilingual as is most of mine. And I've run into a number of NYers, mostly recent immigrants, who speak 4-5 languages and a couple from the Middle East who speak 7.

By and large, Americans are a monolingual people. Worse, second generation children of immigrants are likely to be semi-bilingual and by the third generation most are monolingual English speakers. Some years ago during a deployment to the Gulfport, MS area some of the Latino crew (and I) were fascinated with a Latina waitress who spoke with a solid Southern Belle accent and spoke not a word of Spanish.

Even here where the population is more than two thirds Latino most people are monolingual English speakers or semi fluent in a second language. A 2023 story lays it out pretty well, Unspoken fears: S.A.’s decline in Spanish speakers stirs community concerns.

Between 2018 and 2022, 30.8% of people in the metro area over the age of 5 spoke Spanish at home. That was down from just over 33% between 2013 and 2017. That’s according to the American Community Survey, which is conducted by the Census Bureau in five-year intervals. The data show the continuation of a decline that’s been observed for the past decade: in 2012, more than 35% of metro area residents spoke Spanish.

The same situation seems to be true for the other languages we speak at home here.

 

[bomberfox]

Having an entire nationwide singular language i think is a relatively recent phenomena. Interestingly the invention of the television and radio did this very thing for Japan for a while until regional dialects resurfaced.

 

[BirdinHand]

It just means they need to become proficient in English so their voice is heard by their fellow Americans

No it doesn’t.

 

[BirdinHand]

By and large, Americans are a monolingual people. Worse, second generation children of immigrants are likely to be semi-bilingual and by the third generation most are monolingual English speakers

And this is really quite disgraceful.

Most other countries encourage multilingual education and their citizens to become multilingual.

Here in Backwardistan MAGA ‘Merica we are going in the opposite direction.

 

[The Brad Dad]

Today, the DoJ released new guidance detailing the implementation of President Trump’s Executive Order, which designates English as the official language of the United States.

DoJ will oversee a coordinated effort across federal agencies to reduce what it identifies as "non-essential multilingual services". Resources are to be reallocated towards English-language education and programs aimed at assimilation.

"As President Trump has made clear, English is the official language of the United States. The Department of Justice will lead the effort to codify the President’s Executive Order and eliminate certain policies across government agencies to promote assimilation." - A.G. Pam Bondi

Asst. A.G. Harmeet K. Dhillon noted that it represents "a pivotal step toward unifying our nation through a common language and enhancing efficiency in federal operations." Dhillon added, "The Department of Justice ensures that while we respect linguistic diversity, our federal resources will prioritize English proficiency to empower new Americans and strengthen civic unity.”
Trump’s Executive Order No. 14224 rescinds Executive Order No. 13,166, which directed agencies to enhance access to federal programs for persons with limited English proficiency and required tailored guidance for recipients of federal funding.

source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/d...1&cvid=8a91ae8b30194a3ecbae7dd04f174c67&ei=13

I expect lawsuits from sanctuary states, and I expect District-level activist judges to put a stay on Trump's Executive Order No. 14224.

Ironic considering Trump can’t really speak anymore.

 

[Callen]

Official languages are largely ceremonial ( not the right word) in nature. It does mean services must be provided in the official language but it doesn't preclude the offering in other languages. The Trump regime will no doubt withdraw services in other languages because it's how they roll but unless they pass a law others like hospitals , non federal courts , State offices, municipalities and private business will continue to offer services in other languages.

 

[Gaius46]

By and large, Americans are a monolingual people. Worse, second generation children of immigrants are likely to be semi-bilingual and by the third generation most are monolingual English speakers. Some years ago during a deployment to the Gulfport, MS area some of the Latino crew (and I) were fascinated with a Latina waitress who spoke with a solid Southern Belle accent and spoke not a word of Spanish.

Even here where the population is more than two thirds Latino most people are monolingual English speakers or semi fluent in a second language. A 2023 story lays it out pretty well, Unspoken fears: S.A.’s decline in Spanish speakers stirs community concerns.

Between 2018 and 2022, 30.8% of people in the metro area over the age of 5 spoke Spanish at home. That was down from just over 33% between 2013 and 2017. That’s according to the American Community Survey, which is conducted by the Census Bureau in five-year intervals. The data show the continuation of a decline that’s been observed for the past decade: in 2012, more than 35% of metro area residents spoke Spanish.

The same situation seems to be true for the other languages we speak at home here.

That's more or less my experience. My wife's 1st generation. Her parents were bilingual as is she - though English is her first language. I'm 2nd generation and my grandmothers were both trilingual, my parents, brothers and I all bilingual (and one brother and I both read/speak a smattering of a couple other languages). One of my kids is semi-bilingual, one monolingual and except for one kid, who lives part time in Chile, all of my brothers' kids are monolingual.

Interestingly a cousin who recently passed away worked for a local defense subcontractor that employed a large number of Spanish speakers. He was monolingual until he realized he could more effectively supervise his Spanish speakers if he learned Spanish so in his mid 50s he learned to speak Spanish.

 

[SkyChief]

Ironic considering Trump can’t really speak anymore.

False. Trump CAN speak. His voice is heard around the globe LOUD AND CLEAR, each and every day. You're fabricating misinformation.

No it doesn’t.

Yes, it does.

You are aware that you can request a ballot from the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters in one of 18 languages.

I am. Red Herring noted and appreciated.

Which law established the official language?

The colonists used English as the official language because most of them came from England or Wales. They didn't need a law - it was the sensible thing to do, because everyone spoke English.

Today 78% of Americans speak English, which makes English the most used/ most popular language in America. It makes perfect sense that English should be the official language of the country.

 

[The Brad Dad]

False. Trump CAN speak. His voice is heard around the globe LOUD AND CLEAR, each and every day. You're fabricating misinformation.

 

[Gaius46]

False. Trump CAN speak. His voice is heard around the globe LOUD AND CLEAR, each and every day. You're fabricating misinformation.


Yes, it does.

I am. Red Herring noted and appreciated.


The colonists used English as the official language because most of them came from England or Wales. They didn't need a law - it was the sensible thing to do, because everyone spoke English.

Today 78% of Americans speak English, which makes English the most used/ most popular language in America. It makes perfect sense that English should be the official language of the country.

Trump can speak about as well as the average 4th grader.

An official language is fine provided everyone who has to interact with the government can do so in whatever language they are comfortable with.

 

[venice_ca]

The colonists used English as the official language because most of them came from England or Wales. They didn't need a law - it was the sensible thing to do, because everyone spoke English.

The Dutch, French, Spanish, Finnish and Swedish colonists used English?

 

[reinaert]

False. Trump CAN speak. His voice is heard around the globe LOUD AND CLEAR, each and every day. You're fabricating misinformation.


Yes, it does.

I am. Red Herring noted and appreciated.


The colonists used English as the official language because most of them came from England or Wales. They didn't need a law - it was the sensible thing to do, because everyone spoke English.

Today 78% of Americans speak English, which makes English the most used/ most popular language in America. It makes perfect sense that English should be the official language of the country.

What law officialized English? Words mean things. Show the act that made it official.

 

[ElChupacabra]

And this is really quite disgraceful.

Most other countries encourage multilingual education and their citizens to become multilingual.

Here in Backwardistan MAGA ‘Merica we are going in the opposite direction.

In fairness it's not really an intentional thing on the part of migrants, since how language and culture are communicated to their children is a very personal thing. Some parents want themselves and their children to assimilate and not stand out as quickly as possible, while others take a more balanced approach and instill cultural pride. Fortunately for me, my parents were the latter, so I grew up speaking Spanish first then practiced everyday at home and in the neighborhood since I grew up in a predominantly Latino community. I've done the same with my daughter so she can speak Spanish as well.

 

[Sabre]

I can't speak to all such acts, but here is one. English is mandatory for all international flights. English became the standard language in aviation because of its global importance in communication. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) saw the need for a common language to ensure pilots, air traffic controllers, and ground staff from different countries could communicate clearly and accurately.

 

[SkyChief]

What law officialized English? Words mean things. Show the act that made it official.

C'mon - I've already explained this to you:

The colonists used English as the official language because most of them came from England or Wales. They didn't need a law - it was the sensible thing to do, because everyone spoke English.

When someone went before a magistrate, ENGLISH was the language used to communicate. When trade happened in the town square market, ENGLISH was used as the bargaining language, EVEN IF THE MERCHANT was Dutch, or Portuguese, or Austrian.

They didn't need an "Act" or a Law, or statute, or a Congressional resolution to make English the official language. English IS the language of America. People can stomp their feet and throw a tantrum, and make a fuss, but English is the official language of America, and always HAS been (after the indigenous peoples were wiped out). Trump's declaration serves one purpose only, and that is to no longer have government provide funding for multi-lingual materials and communications. Thats ALL it does.

 

[reinaert]

C'mon - I've already explained this to you:



When someone went before a magistrate, ENGLISH was the language used to communicate. When trade happened in the town square market, ENGLISH was used as the bargaining language, EVEN IF THE MERCHANT was Dutch, or Portuguese, or Austrian.

They didn't need an "Act" or a Law, or statute, or a Congressional resolution to make English the official language. English IS the language of America. People can stomp their feet and throw a tantrum, and make a fuss, but English is the official language of America, and always HAS been (after the indigenous peoples were wiped out). Trump's declaration serves one purpose only, and that is to no longer have government provide funding for multi-lingual materials and communications. Thats ALL it does.

No, you're pontificating. An explanation will begin and end with the relevant law. So, the law?

 

[What if...?]

Isn't that just common sense! Long time coming.
An example of how we fail to assimilate folks into our culture. Want to be a citizen, learn the language, it's required in most cases with a few exceptions. Not sure why there are any. We speak English.

I would say that trump needs a refresher course!