Editing English-only movement (section)

{{Short description|Political movement in the U.S.}}
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The '''English-only movement''', also known as the '''Official English movement''', is a [[political movement]] that advocates for the exclusive use of the [[English language]] in official [[United States government]] communication through the establishment of English as the only [[official language]] in the [[United States]]. An executive order issued on March 1, 2025 declared English to be the official language of the United States.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-02 |title=Designating English as the Official Language of The United States |url=https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/designating-english-as-the-official-language-of-the-united-states/ |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=The White House |language=en-US}}</ref> Historically, in various locations throughout the United States, there have been various moves to promote or require the use of English, such as in [[Native American boarding schools]].<ref name="Navajo">
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Support for the English-only movement began in 1907, under [[US President]] [[Theodore Roosevelt]], and continues today as studies prove high percentage in approval ratings. Republican candidates have supported this movement during elections.

The English-only movement has received criticism and rejection within societies and educational systems. The [[American Civil Liberties Union]] (ACLU) has stated that English-only laws are inconsistent with both the [[First Amendment to the United States Constitution|First Amendment]] right to communicate with or petition the government, as well as [[Freedom of expression|free speech]] and the right to equality, because they bar government employees from providing non-English language assistance and services.