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Court briefs for Fernando Taberas, 1988

 File — Box: MSS228.6, Folder: 10

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This series includes papers from two cases where Philip was asked by attorneys to provide her experience as an interpreter and ASL linguist. Both cases involved non-English-speaking Latino defendants who appealed their verdicts on the basis that non-English-speaking Latinos were not allowed to serve as jurors in Massachusetts even though non-English-speaking deaf people were. The series includes correspondence, memoranda, legal briefs, and an affidavit dictated by Philip.

Dates

  • Other: 1988

Extent

From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet (6 document cases)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Gallaudet University Archives Repository

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