Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) is pressing the Trump administration to reverse an executive order making English the official language of the United States, saying that it could cut off millions of people from essential federal resources.
In a letter to Attorney General Pamela Bondi last week, Gillibrand said Executive Order No. 14224 and the Justice Department’s implementation memo will “make it significantly more difficult” for Americans with limited English proficiency to access information, benefits, and emergency guidance.
Signed by President Donald Trump on March 1, the order revoked a 2000 directive from then-President Bill Clinton that required federal agencies and federally funded programs to expand access for people with limited English proficiency through multilingual materials and services. It declared English the nation’s sole official language, saying a single national language will promote unity, streamline communication, and improve efficiency in government operations….
Sen. Gillibrand Urges Trump Admin to Reverse Order Making English Official US Language
