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Deaf Immigrants Left in the Dark | Texas News
Deaf immigrants in the U.S. immigration system are being systematically denied their legal right to sign language interpreters, leaving them vulnerable to deportation without understanding their cases or destinations. Despite federal law mandating accommodations, interpreters are often absent or inadequate, especially in detention and court settings. Stories like Emilio’s—deported to a foreign country without knowing where he was going—highlight the human cost. Compounding the crisis, there’s no national certification for interpreters of non-ASL languages, and misconceptions about deafness…
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