Republicans Propose Ending Loophole in Citizenship Exam for Non-English Proficient Applicants
A new GOP bill aims to eliminate an 'interpreter loophole' in the U.S. citizenship test, requiring individuals who are not proficient in English to take the test without assistance. The proposed law would effectively bar people who are not fluent in English from taking the citizenship exam.
A new House Republican proposal aims to shut out non-proficient English speakers from taking the U.S. citizenship test by eliminating an 'interpreter loophole'. The proposed bill would require individuals seeking citizenship to demonstrate a basic level of English proficiency. Rep. Randy Fine plans to introduce this legislation, which could limit access to the citizenship exam for those who rely on interpreters to communicate during the test. The measure is part of efforts to improve the administration of citizenship tests and ensure applicants are prepared to take the oath of allegiance.
