HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH: Language barriers in Smith County court creates need for interpreters

With over 20% of Smith County residents identifying as Hispanic, court interpreters say the demand for language access ...
Seattle Times

Language access: ‘A hard-won civil right’

As a Latino immigrant, former Limited English Proficiency (LEP) individual and now a public employee leading civil rights efforts, I know firsthand how critical language access is. Despite Executive ...

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH | The vital role of court interpreters in Smith County

Smith County has over 200,000 residents, with 20% identifying as Hispanic or Latino—yet only one full-time and six contracted ...
demos.org

The Need for Language Access in Voting

The right to vote is a cornerstone of a just, multiracial democracy. But for millions of Americans, language poses a significant barrier to voting. Census data identifies roughly 26 million people in ...
Nature

Language Access and Interpreter Services in Healthcare

Language access in healthcare is a crucial component in minimising inequities among patient populations with limited proficiency in the dominant language. Extensive research has demonstrated that ...

Judge Rules First Amendment Right of Public Access Applies to Military Court Proceedings and Records

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WGN-TV

Cook County rolls out ‘I Speak’ Cards as part of April’s ‘Language Access Month’

CHICAGO — Cook County is trying to make navigating its services easier for people, regardless of what language they speak. Starting Tuesday, people who may not speak English but need help from the ...