Judge declines to require language-line interpreter testimony in Ruiz DUI suppression hearing; court to issue order At a suppression hearing in State v. Ruiz (2023CR02799), defense sought to exclude statements taken through a contracted language-line interpreter and to suppress blood and field-test evidence. The judge signaled reluctance to suppress, citing county contract reliability and precedent; an order will follow.

A judge faces a pivotal decision on whether statements made through a language-line interpreter can stand in a DUI trial, raising critical questions about reliability and the Confrontation Clause.

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Pastor advocates for Marshallese interpreter rights in ongoing church legal disputes Pastor raises concerns about interpreter availability during legal inspections affecting local church.

Community members are demanding justice for a church member facing homelessness, highlighting the critical need for clear communication in legal matters.

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