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How Language Classes Are Moving Past the Gender Binary
Languages that contain only “he” and “she” pronouns pose problems for communicating about gender identity. Here’s how some language teachers are helping. Tal Janner-Klausner teaches Hebrew. The language presents a…
Leicestershire Police Clamping Down on Interpreter Fraud
The chief of police in Leicestershire, England, warned that people trying to pass themselves off as interpreters “will be dealt with.” Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police Simon Cole issued the…
Third Circuit Court Says Speakers of English Dialects Have Right to Interpreter
The Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that immigration judges must ascertain whether those facing deportation who speak English dialects also understand American English or require interpreters. The…
After Interpreter Issues, Three Guantánamo Detainees Charged in 2002 Bali Bombings
Following a one-day delay due to issues with one of the court interpreters, three men who had been detained by the U.S. for 18 years were formally accused of war…
White House Chief of Staff Commits to Evacuating Afghan Interpreter Who Helped Rescue Biden in 2008
White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain committed to evacuate from Afghanistan the Afghan interpreter who helped rescue then-Senator Joe Biden and two other senators from a snowstorm in 2008.…
Federal Case Involving Linguist Recruiters Dismissed
A federal judge in Virginia has dismissed indictments against six linguistic recruiters accused of participating in a scheme to defraud the U.S. Army by providing unqualified interpreters under a $703…
Biden Defends Afghan Pullout, Sets Evacuation for Interpreters
President Biden defended the U.S. military pullout from Afghanistan, claiming the U.S. met goals outlined 20 years ago, while pledging that his administration would evacuate thousands of Afghan interpreters from…
California Fines Los Angeles County Superior Court for Safety Violations during Pandemic
After COVID-19 outbreaks and the deaths of several court interpreters who worked in Los Angeles County courthouses, California’s Division of Occupational Health and Safety (Cal/OSHA) plans to fine the local…
In Virginia, Language a Barrier for Latino Victims of Violence Seeking Help
In Virginia, language continues to be a barrier for Latino victims of violence in need of assistance. A Richmond nonprofit is seeking to change that. The Latinos in Virginia Empowerment…
U.S. Department of Justice Settles with Pennsylvania City over Language Barriers to Spanish-Speaking Residents
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a settlement with a Pennsylvania police department after launching a civil rights investigation into potential barriers for Spanish-speaking residents. The Hazelton City…
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