Pablo and Nancy Chaires Espinoza stand at the state Capitol with their son Nicolás on March 21, 2023. Because of state rules, the accent marks in Nicolás’ name were omitted on his birth certificate – ...

A proposed California bill could allow diacritical marks, such as accents, on government documents, a move that would accurately reflect how millions from different ethnicities spell and say their ...

If passed, California Assembly Bill 77 would allow the use of diacritical marks, such as accents, on government-issued documents. “I think it’s a great idea; that way, our nationalities are correctly ...