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Trump order requires all US truck drivers speak English, citing safety concerns

May 1, 2025

SAN: Kalé Carey | April 29, 2025

Leaders of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus and the Congressional Black Caucus issued a joint statement criticizing the order setting English as the official U.S. language. They described it as a “thinly veiled attempt” to discriminate against individuals with limited English proficiency. The groups also warned that it could restrict access to federal services for millions of Americans.