NonEnglish

Urgent ICE Notices in English Spark Panic Among Non-English Speakers

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In recent developments, immigration authorities have begun issuing deportation notices in a manner that is causing significant concern among legal advocates and non-English speaking immigrants. These notices, provided exclusively in English, are compelling recipients to make immediate and critical legal decisions within a mere few hours. The crux of the issue stems from form I-200 and I-205 notices, instruments used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to inform individuals of their impending deportations. The swift timeline set by these documents for individuals to surrender can be as abrupt as a few hours post-notification, a … Read more

New Jersey Mandates Translation Services for Seven Non-English Speaking Communities, Ensuring Inclusive Access to Vital Resources

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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey has enacted a law mandating translation and interpretation services for seven non-English languages in an effort to ensure equal access to crucial services. The decision aims to support the state’s diverse population, which includes a significant number of individuals who are limited English proficient. Under the new law, state agencies and healthcare providers that receive government funds must provide translation and interpretation services for Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Gujarati, Tagalog, Arabic, and Italian. These services will be offered for vital documents, services, and programs, including those related to healthcare, law … Read more