NextGov – “The Department of Justice is leading an effort to reduce multilingual services deemed “non-essential” across the government. When translations are needed for government products, DOJ is recommending that agencies use technology to get the job done…A new DOJ memo calls for “responsible” AI, but provides little detail on how agencies should address risk.”
Info.Gov – ‘Agencies “should not rely solely on automatic machine translation services or computer-aided technology,” reads a government resource on translation technology housed on digital.gov, which is run by GSA. “All translations should be checked by a competent human translator.”‘ “As President Trump recognized in his Executive Order No. 14,224, 90 Fed. Reg. 11363 (Mar. 6, 2025) (Executive Order 14,224), it is in America’s best interest for the federal government to have one official language: English. A shared language binds Americans together, transcending different backgrounds to create a common foundation for public discourse, government operations, and civic life, while leaving ample room for the vibrant linguistic diversity that thrives in private and community spheres. This policy streamlines federal processesensuring forms, notices, websites, and advisories are consistent, clear, and cost-effective-thus reducing administrative burdens and enhancing operational efficiency across agencies.”
DESIGNATING ENGLISH AS THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order designating English as the official language of the United States. UNIFYING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE: It is long past time English is recognized as the official language of the United States. PROMISES KEPT: President Trump has long championed the idea that English should be the official language of the United States. The aforementioned memo rescinds a previous policy. Executive Order 13166 of August 11, 2000 Improving Access to Services for Persons With Limited English Proficiency. By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and to improve access to federally conducted and federally assisted programs and activities for persons who, as a result of national origin, are limited in their English proficiency (LEP), it is hereby ordered as follows…
