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“It is long past time English is recognized as the official language of the United States,” the document, provided by an official on condition of anonymity, stated. It "affirms that a common language fosters national cohesion."
“Establishing English as the official language promotes unity, establishes efficiency in government operations, and creates a pathway for civic engagement,” the document further said.
It is unclear yet, when Trump will sign the executive order on Friday.
If signed, this order will undo former President Bill Clinton’s directive requiring extensive support for non-English speakers in agencies receiving federal funds, ABC News reported recently. It'll also allow flexibility in finalizing when and how to offer services in languages other than English, according to the report.
In the year 2011, a state senator demanded that an immigrant rights advocate speak English rather than Spanish during a legislative meeting. Older Mexican-American Texans recall facing punishment in USA's schools during the 1950s for speaking Spanish.
The state was once a part of the Spanish Empire before becoming the 28th state of USA in December,1845.
31 US states have selected English as their official language for governmental use. This does not restrict the use of other languages in official matters or daily life.