Research & Publications

Publication
Jul 22, 2024
Graphic of two people speaking with a fist of empowerment overlaying it.
  • Immigrants' Rights

How important is language access to protecting your civil rights and liberties?

Language access is essential to our rights. Everyone has a right to dignity, respect, and equitable treatment regardless of whether they speak, read, write, or understand English.
Publication
Jul 22, 2024
Feature image graphic for Language Access is Voter Access campaign at the aclu of utah.
  • Immigrants' Rights|
  • +1 Issue

Language Access is Voter Access

Language access is voter access. Having equal access to voting is a civil right that is recognized and protected by the Constitution. Learn more!
Publication
Jul 8, 2024
Graphic for the ACLU of Utah's Language Access within Jails and Prison Special Report written by Andrea Daniela Jimenez Flores
  • A Right To Understand: Language Access In Utah|
  • +3 Issues

Interpretation & Translation As A Right: Language Access Within Utah’s Jails And Prison

The ACLU of Utah recommends that jails and prisons improve language access and safeguard the rights of Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals in their custody.
Publication
Jul 12, 2023
Graphic for ACLU of Utah Law Enforcement Language Equity Report
  • A Right To Understand: Language Access In Utah|
  • +3 Issues

Interpretation & Translation As a Right: Examining Language Access Policies Across Utah's Law Enforcement Landscape

Read the report to learn more about how LEA policies can impact LEP individuals and what you can do to help ensure that their rights are protected.