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Federal Judge Orders ASL Access, Trump Appeals Decision

12/12/2025

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The National Association for the Deaf filed a lawsuit against the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, arguing that ending American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation denies deaf Americans access to White House communications.
The administration argues that providing ASL interpretation would infringe on the President's ability to control his public image.
A federal judge ordered the White House to provide ASL interpretation in real time, and the administration has appealed.

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The National Association for the Deaf filed a lawsuit against the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, arguing that ending American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation denies deaf Americans access to White House communications.
The administration argues that providing ASL interpretation would infringe on the President's ability to control his public image.
A federal judge ordered the White House to provide ASL interpretation in real time, and the administration has appealed.