Community Voices: Improving Access to Voting For California's Limited-English Communities
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2015
Level
City or Town, County, Other Boards and Agencies
State(s)
California
Policy Areas
Civil Rights, Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice
This report examines how language assistance policies can increase voter participation among citizens with limited-English proficient (LEP). It highlights research showing that translated ballot materials increase voter turnout and empower LEP communities. The report assesses federal voting rights laws, identifies coverage gaps, and evaluates California case studies to determine effective initiatives that ensure accessibility and transparency.