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Federal Judge Orders White House to Reinstate ASL Interpreters

11/12/2025

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A federal judge ordered the White House to reinstate American Sign Language interpreters at press briefings.
The ruling follows a National Association of the Deaf lawsuit alleging the absence of interpreters violated the Rehabilitation Act.
The White House is accused of limiting the order, claiming compliance while not providing interpreters for recent announcements.
The NAD says the White House's arguments lack legal support and seeks full compliance with the injunction.

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A federal judge ordered the White House to reinstate American Sign Language interpreters at press briefings.
The ruling follows a National Association of the Deaf lawsuit alleging the absence of interpreters violated the Rehabilitation Act.
The White House is accused of limiting the order, claiming compliance while not providing interpreters for recent announcements.
The NAD says the White House's arguments lack legal support and seeks full compliance with the injunction.