Language Barriers Threaten Asylum Cases in U.S. Courts

Language barriers in immigration courts can lead to misinterpretations. A woman's asylum claim was at risk due to an incorrect translation of 'a small weapon'. The interpreter was not from Colombia, raising concerns about accuracy.

https://borderlessmag.org/2026/09/24/chicago-immigrant-court-asylum-cases-translation-deportation/

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