How many jurisdictions are affected by Section 203?
According to the Census Bureau’s 2002 determination of covered jurisdictions, 425 out of a total of more than 3,000 jurisdictions nationwide must provide language assistance to Spanish speakers, 16 to Asian Americans (some in multiple Asian languages), 81 to American Indians (some in multiple languages), and 27 to Alaska Natives (some in multiple languages). Additionally, under Section 4(f)(4) of the Voting Rights Act, 3 states in their entirety (Alaska, Arizona and Texas) and a total of 19 counties or townships in 6 other states must provide language assistance similar to that provided under Section 203.
