Interpreter Crisis in Immigration Courts

David Noriega for BuzzFeed reports that “Interpreters across the country are refusing to sign on to a new contract to service U.S. immigration courts, citing what they call unacceptably low pay and poor working conditions.” For more on this story, check out this blog post by interpreter Tony Rosado. 

The contract dispute may leave immigration  courts in the hands of less skilled interpreters. That may, in turn, cause significant problems for lawyers and clients alike. As Noriega documents, it’s a particular concern for asylum seekers.

-KitJ