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Handling language barriers and immigration status in discrimination cases
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Council Member Williams inquires about CCHR's approach to language barriers and immigration status in discrimination cases. The commission offers services in multiple languages and takes measures to protect individuals' immigration status.
- CCHR provides trainings in various languages, including efforts to reach new arrivals
- The commission uses translation services for non-English speakers and ASL interpretation
- Staff are instructed never to ask about immigration status
- CCHR treats discrimination based on perceived undocumented status as a protected class