As we were reading the Summer 2023 issue of Proteus (a great issue, by the way), we were both struck by an article entitled “Are we comfortable telling someone that they are limited because English is not their language?”, written by Ingrid Oseguera, an experienced...

Direct Examination:      Could you please tell us what driving instructions, if any, did you receive from the defendant here, Mr. Delfín? Interpreter:                      Puede usted decirnos – Opposing Counsel:         Objection! Judge:           ...

No, I don’t mean the social “privilege” we all enjoy as interpreters or translators because of the education, general knowledge and specialized skills that give us a certain advantage over others a bit less fortunate. No, I mean the sort of privilege we are supposed...