Arizona Politics

Arizona's English-only law ruled unconstitutional

1998

PHOENIX (CNN) -- A voter-approved English-only measure that brought cries of racism in Arizona was ruled unconstitutional Tuesday by the state's highest court.

In a unanimous decision, the Arizona Supreme Court said the law requiring that official government business be conducted in English unfairly interfered with the access to government by those who did not speak the language.

2010

London, England (CNN) -- All non-European immigrants to the United Kingdom must pass a basic English language test before being granted a visa under new rules announced by the government Wednesday.

The rules will apply to anyone wanting to join their spouse or partner in the United Kingdom, and they will come into effect in autumn this year, the government said.