USCCR Releases Report on Language Access for Individuals with Limited English Proficiency

Today, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights released its report examining language access for individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). The report was unanimously approved by a bipartisan group of Commissioners and formally transmitted to the President and Congress as part of the Commission’s responsibility to advise the nation’s leaders on civil rights matters.

The report includes formal findings and recommendations designed to inform federal policy and strengthen enforcement of civil rights protections for LEP individuals. Links to the press release, a fact sheet, and the full report are included below.

Press Release

Fact sheet

Full report