SC’s novel fix for justice lost in translation

The Supreme Court engages lawyers as translators to improve English translations of judicial records, addressing issues of ...
The Inlander

For those with limited English proficiency, the court system can be even more confusing, but Spokane County is working to improve access — in Spanish, Russian and more

Navigating the Spokane County Courthouse is confusing enough without a language barrier. Yet, until recently, there were very few resources to help people who speak limited to no English steer through ...
The Providence Journal

Kids as translators? Non-English speakers lack trained interpreters in RI's local courts

In recent years, interpretation in RI's District, Family and Superior courts has improved, but not in municipal and probate courts, where language interpretation is often informal and haphazard.
The Journal News

Feds force Rockland Drug Treatment Court to better serve those with limited English

NEW CITY ‒ Federal intervention has forced the Rockland County Drug Treatment Court to end discriminatory practices and ensure defendants who speak limited English can qualify for full treatment ...
NJBIZ

NJ courts to improve access for non-English speakers after investigation

After a federal investigation found issues that impeded court access for non-English speakers, New Jersey’s court system will take steps to remove language barriers for individuals with limited ...

Somerset County marijuana grow cases stuck in court ‘logjam’

Finding interpreters has been a challenge as cases against several people charged in connection with busts of grow houses ...
The Gazette

Iowa Supreme Court rejects LULAC’s lawsuit over English-only voting materials

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. The Iowa Supreme Court has reversed a district court decision that cleared the way for election ...