Summary
A federal judge ordered the White House to include American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters at its press briefings. This decision comes after a lawsuit claimed that not providing ASL violated disability rights laws. The order ensures deaf Americans can access important government information.
Key Facts
- A judge has required the White House to use ASL interpreters at briefings.
- The decision was made because the lack of interpreters likely violates the Rehabilitation Act.
- The National Association of the Deaf and two deaf men filed the lawsuit against President Trump and others.
- They argued that not using ASL at briefings is discriminatory.
- The Rehabilitation Act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities by the federal government.
- ASL has a different vocabulary and grammar from English, making closed captions insufficient for many.
- The order asks for qualified interpreters whose signing must be visible.
- The lawsuit did not succeed in requiring ASL interpretation for events by the vice president, first lady, or second lady.
