U.S. v. Knox County, Texas

On August 27, 2024, the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas executed a settlement agreement with Knox County, Texas, pursuant to Title II of the ADA.  The settlement agreement resolved a complaint from an individual who is deaf that Knox County failed to provide effective communication and an American Sign Language interpreter during a marriage ceremony to be performed by the County.  The agreement requires the County to publish and implement an anti-discrimination and effective communication policy, training, and reporting.  

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