"[To] ensure that all federal agencies are providing the language access necessary to communicate effectively with LEP [limited English proficient] individuals, U.S. Attorney General has issued a memorandum asking each federal agency to renew its commitment to implementing Executive Order 13166 (PDF). The memo outlines specific steps agencies should take to improve language access, which will be monitored by the Civil Rights Division. Learn more about Executive Order 13166 and the provision of language access, here."
The entire article without commenting is at http://blogs.usdoj.gov/blog/archives/1217
Voting rights-related federal agencies currently include the Dept. of Justice/ Civil Rights Division, the Election Assistance Commission, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Federal Election Commission.
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