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The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced a meeting of the New York Advisory Committee, scheduled to take place online via WebEx on January 15, 2021, from 1:00 to 2:15 p.m. EST. The meeting will focus on discussing the Committee's project and briefings regarding eviction policies and enforcement in New York. Members of the public are invited to join, participate in an open comment period, and submit written comments afterward. Meeting records will be accessible online, and further information can be obtained by contacting the relevant Commission officials.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced a series of online meetings organized by the Michigan Advisory Committee to explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected voting rights in Michigan. The first meeting on this topic was held on September 12, 2020, and upcoming meetings are scheduled for February 8 and February 17, 2021. These sessions are open to the public, who can join via a toll-free phone number or online platform. Melissa Wojnaroski is the point of contact for further information, and additional details can be found on the Commission's website.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Rhode Island State Advisory Committee will hold public meetings on February 10 and March 10, 2021. These meetings are intended to discuss the Committee's report on licensing for individuals who were formerly incarcerated in Rhode Island. They may also explore new topics if time permits. The meetings will be accessible to the public via a web conference and phone, with opportunities for public comments both during and after the meetings.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights' Hawai'i Advisory Committee is holding a virtual meeting on January 21, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. HST to discuss Hawaii's child welfare system and the overrepresentation of Native Hawaiian children and families. The public can join the Zoom meeting or listen by phone and will have the opportunity to make comments at the end. Written comments can also be submitted to be received within 30 days following the meeting. Meeting details, registration, and contact information for additional accommodations are available online and through the provided email addresses.

The Commission on Civil Rights announced that the New Jersey Advisory Committee will hold monthly planning meetings via conference call on the 3rd Friday of each month from March to September 2021. These meetings will focus on planning and preparing a report about the civil rights impacts of criminal asset forfeitures and how having a criminal record affects employment and occupational licensing in New Jersey. Members of the public can listen to the meetings by calling in and are also welcome to submit comments. More information can be found on the Commission's website or by contacting Ivy Davis.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Missouri Advisory Committee will hold an online meeting on February 24, 2021, to discuss civil rights issues in the state. The meeting is open to the public, who can join via the web platform WebEx or by phone. There will be an open comment period for the public to express their views. Members of the public can also submit written comments, which must be received within 30 days following the meeting. Records from the meeting will be accessible through the Commission's website.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced public meetings by the New Hampshire State Advisory Committee to be held on March 15 and April 19, 2021. These meetings will take place online from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time and will focus on discussing the dissemination of the committee's report on solitary confinement in New Hampshire. Members of the public can participate in these meetings through a provided web conference link, and they are also allowed to submit comments in writing. Any comments must be received within 30 days following the meetings.

The Commission on Civil Rights announced a change in the meeting date for the Iowa Advisory Committee. Originally planned for January 9, 2025, the meeting will now take place on January 16, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. (CT). The meeting will still be held via Zoom, with the same registration link and phone details as previously provided. This update was published in the Federal Register.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced a virtual business meeting for the Oklahoma Advisory Committee on April 23, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. CT using ZoomGov. This meeting marks the beginning of the Committee's term and includes discussions on initial project topics. The public is invited to attend and can register through a provided Zoom link, with opportunities for public comments during the meeting. Written comments are also welcome for up to 30 days after the meeting and can be sent via email.

The Nebraska State Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold virtual meetings on February 22, March 1, and March 10, 2021. These meetings will focus on reviewing and approving a draft report regarding the use of Native American symbols, names, and imagery in school mascots. Members of the public can join the meetings online or by phone and are welcome to share their comments during the open period at the end of each meeting. Written comments can be submitted up to 30 days following each meeting.