'Official Language' Legislation: Literal Silencing/Silenciando La Lengua

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Yvonne A. Tamayo

Willamette University - College of Law

Abstract

The Article examines an Arizona constitutional amendment making English the official language of the federal government. It discusses the concerns for national cultural unity asserted by "official language" advocates, and exposes other underlying motivations that support "English Only" legislation.

Suggested Citation

Tamayo, Yvonne A., 'Official Language' Legislation: Literal Silencing/Silenciando La Lengua. Harvard BlackLetter Law Journal, Vol. 13, p. 107, 1997, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=976473

Yvonne A. Tamayo (Contact Author)

Willamette University - College of Law ( email )

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