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One Year Later: Honoring Our Continued Commitment to Language Access and Planning for the Future

Letter to Law Enforcement regarding Language Access

The Justice Department Issues Letter to Law Enforcement Agency Recipients

Ensuring Language Access in the Courts Fact Sheet

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Justice Department Secures Language Access Agreement with Sheriff’s Office in Washington State- February 8, 2024

Agreement 

Press Release (English) (Spanish Español) (Vietnamese Tiếng Việt) (Russian Pусский) (Somali Soomaaliga) (Chinese Simplified 简体字) (Korean 한국어/조선말)

Agreement in Principle between the United State of America and the King County Sheriff's Office- December 12, 2023

Law Enforcement Letter regarding Language Access, December 12, 2023

Law Enforcement Letter

Press Readout 

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One Year Later: Honoring Our Continued Commitment to Language Access and Planning for the Future Event- November 15, 2023

2023 Updated Federal Language Access Plans

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Remarks of the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Celebrating Progress In Language Access Services in the Courts - October 26, 2023

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Providing Meaningful Access to Limited English Proficient Individuals

Breaking Down the Barriers: Translating Limited English Proficiency Policy into Practice (English).  Also available in Chinese | Korean | Spanish | Vietnamese

Overcoming Language Barriers: Creating Language Access Policies, Plans and Procedures