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NAD Sues White House Over ASL Access Denial

12/13/2025

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NAD Sues White House

The National Association for the Deaf (NAD) sues the White House over lack of American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation at press briefings.
Department of Justice (DOJ) argues providing ASL would infringe U.S. President Donald Trump’s ability to control his image.
NAD contends exclusion denies access for hundreds of thousands of deaf Americans.
A federal judge ordered real-time ASL interpretation.
The White House has appealed, underscoring ongoing accessibility tensions.

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California Sues Trump

President Donald Trump’s administration faces a lawsuit led by California over a $100,000 H-1B visa fee, threatening education and healthcare.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta says fee is unlawful and burdensome, undermining program’s aim to attract skilled workers.
The administration defends the fee, arguing it prevents exploitation of the program to replace American workers.
The lawsuit includes several states and highlights potential staffing impacts in critical sectors amid labor shortages.

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NAD Sues White House

The National Association for the Deaf (NAD) sues the White House over lack of American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation at press briefings.
Department of Justice (DOJ) argues providing ASL would infringe U.S. President Donald Trump’s ability to control his image.
NAD contends exclusion denies access for hundreds of thousands of deaf Americans.
A federal judge ordered real-time ASL interpretation.
The White House has appealed, underscoring ongoing accessibility tensions.

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