Deaf Association Sues Trump Over Lack of ASL Interpreters
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) filed a lawsuit against President Trump and White House officials for discontinuing the use of American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters at public briefings. This action, alleging violation of disability discrimination laws, follows a similar lawsuit settled during the Biden administration, which mandated ASL interpretation. The NAD argues that the lack of interpreters prevents deaf Americans from accessing critical information regarding national and international issues. The lawsuit seeks an injunction requiring in-frame ASL interpretation at all relevant White House events.