Tag: Department of Justice
United States Justice Department Issues Guidance on English-Only Language Policy
The US Department of Justice has issued new guidance implementing an English-only federal policy, rescinding previous language access rules and directing agencies to prioritize English under Executive Order 14224.
A Historical Framework of Language Access Rights in the United States
In this interview, Michael Mulé discusses the historical framework of language access in the United States, common counterarguments, and the use of automatic translation technologies in language access contexts. Interviewee Deema Jaradat then provides key takeaways from this interview and shares some closing thoughts.
Department of Justice files statement of interest on language access and housing
According to the plaintiff CNY Fair Housing, a nonprofit that advocates for tenants’ rights, an apartment complex in Syracuse refused to rent apartments to individuals with limited English proficiency. Because this case could have implications for the country’s wider LEP population, the DOJ released a statement of interest explaining the ways in which restricting LEP is a violation of the FHA.