The United States Commission on Civil Rights has taken a significant step today towards reaching out to the Asian American community. They have released translated materials for their law enforcement report, which was titled “The Federal Response to Anti-Asian Racism in the United States.” The report dives into the federal response to the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes from 2019 to 2021. It also takes a look at the federal role in preventing and enforcing federal hate crime laws.
The press release, transmittal letter, and summary of the report are now available in the five most spoken Asian languages in American households, according to the 2019 census. These translated materials include versions in Mandarin (Simplified Chinese), Cantonese (Traditional Chinese), Vietnamese, Tagalog (Filipino), and Korean.
“Making these materials available in different languages is crucial to communicate with affected communities,” said Rochelle Mercedes Garza, President of the Commission. “We know that language barriers prevent people from reporting hate crimes and other incidents motivated by hate. By providing these translations, the Commission shows its commitment to increasing accessibility for the Asian American community.”
The report’s key recommendation is consistent with the Commission’s publication of an updated language access plan for federal agencies. This plan, which coincides with the first anniversary of Attorney General Merrick B. Garland’s language access memorandum, demonstrates the Commission’s dedication to providing more agency reports and events with proper language access, including translation and interpretation services.
The United States Commission on Civil Rights, created by the Civil Rights Act of 1957, is the only independent, bipartisan body charged with advising the President and Congress on civil rights matters and reporting annually on the implementation of federal civil rights. The Commission’s 56 state advisory committees provide a broad perspective on civil rights issues at the state and local level. For more information about the Commission, visit http://www.usccr.gov, Twitter, and Facebook.
Contact: Angelia Rorison
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