Advocates push for language assistance in voting for non-English speakers under the Voting Rights Act's Section 203.

Advocates in the U.S., including Vida Lin of the Asian Community Development Council, are working to ensure equal voting access for non-English speakers amid the nation's increasing diversity. The Voting Rights Act's Section 203 mandates language assistance in certain jurisdictions when specific population thresholds are met. However, critics argue the law fails to cover all necessary languages, prompting local groups to step in where federal requirements fall short.

September 13, 2024
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