In discussing her experience with recording Rachel Jeantel's testimony, the Court Reporter said:

"I can't tell you how many times I've wanted to stand up in the middle of court and scream get me an Ebonics interpreter. They don't exist. In my opinion, I think they should..." (955)

• Do you think there is an ethical obligation for courts to provide translators for marginalized dialects?
  • What problems would it solve? What problems would it bring up?
  • Would courts actually implement this?
  • Are there other solutions to this problem?
• Would providing translators adequately address linguistic challenges in the courtroom for speakers of marginalized dialects? Why or why not?