The United States? No official language! Crazy, right? English is everywhere, sure. But, officially? Nope. It’s a weird thing. I mean, it’s kinda confusing. That 1790 law? It was about courts, not the whole country. Lincoln’s proclamation? More like a suggestion, really. A strong suggestion, but still.
Those state laws? A total mess! Some states made English official. Others? Nah. California’s all over the place. It’s a real headache trying to keep track. The Supreme Court even weighed in, in 2018. They ruled against a Spanish-only law. Go figure.
Federal agencies? They mostly use English. The FCC, the DOJ, USCIS… It’s all English, mostly. But, no official law says so. It’s just… how things are. The No Child Left Behind Act? That pushed English language learning. So did the Every Student Succeeds Act. Makes sense, right?
So, yeah. The US is unique. No official language, but English dominates. It’s a complex situation, honestly. A real head-scratcher. I’m still trying to figure it all out myself! It’s a story that needs more reporting. Seriously.
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