DEVELOPING: Judge Orders White House to Provide ASL Interpreters at Urgent Briefings

Breaking News: Judge Orders White House to Provide ASL Interpreters at Urgent Briefings A federal judge has ordered the White House to immediately provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation at its press briefings when President Trump or press secretary Karoline Leavitt are speaking. The order was issued on Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Amir Ali. The judge ruled that the exclusion of deaf Americans from the press briefings, which cover critical issues such as war, the economy, and healthcare, is a clear and present harm that violates the Rehabilitation Act. The White House must now provide live ASL interpreters at all future briefings. The White House had stopped using live ASL interpreters at briefings in recent months, sparking a lawsuit from disability rights advocates. The judge's order is a significant victory for the deaf community, who have long argued that they have a right to equal access to information. The White House has yet to comment on the judge's order, but it is expected to comply immediately. The next press briefing is scheduled for later today, and it is unclear whether the White House will provide ASL interpretation. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.