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  • 2025-02243 — Notice of Public Meeting of the Puerto Rico Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9016
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced a virtual meeting of the Puerto Rico Advisory Committee happening on February 26, 2025. The meeting will focus on the discussion of civil rights impacts from the Insular Cases in Puerto Rico and will take place via Zoom with provisions for both Spanish and English interpretation. Interested members of the public can register and attend, and there will be an opportunity for public comments. Written comments from the public are also welcomed and should be submitted within 30 days following the meeting.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Civil Rights group will have an online meeting on February 26, 2025, to talk about how certain old laws affect people's rights in Puerto Rico. People can join the meeting and say what they think, and they can also send their thoughts in writing after the meeting.

  • 2025-00145 — Notice of Public Meeting of the Puerto Rico Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1434
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced a virtual meeting of the Puerto Rico Advisory Committee on January 29, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. Atlantic Time. The meeting aims to discuss the impact of the Insular Cases on civil rights in Puerto Rico. It will be accessible via Zoom, and an open comment period will allow public participation. The meeting will be conducted in Spanish with English interpretation, and records from the meeting will be available to the public after the event.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge of making sure everyone is treated fairly will have a meeting online to talk about how some old rules affect the rights of people in Puerto Rico, and anyone can watch and share their thoughts. They will talk in Spanish, with English translations, but people might find it tricky to know how to join or what time it starts.

  • 2025-02911 — Notice of Public Meetings of the Puerto Rico Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10046
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Puerto Rico Advisory Committee will hold three virtual panel briefings to discuss the impacts of the Insular Cases and Non-Incorporation Doctrine on the civil rights of Puerto Rico residents. These briefings will take place via Zoom on March 6, 13, and 14, 2025, each with a different focus, and will include perspectives on how federal programs interact with and affect Puerto Rico. The meetings will offer English and Spanish interpretation, closed captioning, and an open public comment period. Interested individuals can register online to listen and participate.

    Simple Explanation

    The Civil Rights Commission is holding three online meetings to talk about how some old laws affect people living in Puerto Rico. People can listen, talk, and share ideas in both English and Spanish during these online meetings.

  • 2025-05500 — Notice of Public Meeting of the Puerto Rico Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14229
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The United States Commission on Civil Rights has announced a virtual meeting of the Puerto Rico Advisory Committee on April 23, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. Atlantic/Eastern Time. The committee will discuss their ongoing project about the civil rights impacts of the Insular Cases in Puerto Rico. The meeting will be conducted in Spanish with English interpretation, and the public can join via Zoom or phone and provide comments as time allows. Additional information and accommodations can be requested by contacting Victoria Moreno or through the Commission's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The people who help the U.S. government with civil rights in Puerto Rico are having an online meeting to talk about some laws, and anyone can watch. They will speak in Spanish, and if you need help to understand or want to say something, you can ask for help.