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The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights' Guam Advisory Committee will hold a virtual public briefing on April 10, 2025, to discuss the overrepresentation of Freely Associated States (FAS) members in Guam's criminal justice system. The meeting will be accessible via Zoom and will feature testimonies on the topic, followed by a question-and-answer session and public comments. Interested individuals can register online to participate in the briefing, which is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. ChST. Written comments are invited within 30 days after the meeting and can be submitted to the designated contact person.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced a public meeting conducted by the Georgia Advisory Committee, set for March 10, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This meeting, held via web conference, aims to gather testimony about civil asset forfeiture in Georgia. The public can participate by registering online or joining by phone, with options for submitting written comments or making statements during the open comment period. More information can be obtained by contacting Melissa Wojnaroski through email or phone.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the New Mexico Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting on January 15, 2025, via ZoomGov. This briefing aims to hear testimony on civil rights issues related to immigrant detention centers in New Mexico. The public can join the meeting, make comments, and submit written feedback within 30 days after the meeting. Accommodations like closed captioning are available for individuals with specific needs.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the South Dakota State Advisory Committee will hold virtual meetings on January 20, February 17, and March 17, 2021, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (CT). The meetings will focus on discussing testimony about maternal health disparities affecting Native American women in South Dakota. The public can attend these meetings online and are welcome to participate by providing comments. Additional information and documents from the meetings will be available on the commission's websites.

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 has announced a series of online meetings organized by the Washington Advisory Committee. These meetings will take place on March 15 and March 17, 2021, and will focus on discussing issues related to the use of force and challenges to accountability. Members of the public can join these meetings via Webex, and they are encouraged to participate by sharing comments during the meeting or submitting written comments afterward. Meeting details and access links are provided to facilitate public involvement.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced a meeting of the Montana Advisory Committee, which will take place via Webex on March 25, 2021, at noon Mountain Time. The meeting will feature testimony from the Montana Secretary of State's Office on voting access for Native Americans. The public can join by phone or online to listen and are allowed to make comments at the end of the meeting. Written comments can also be submitted within 30 days after the meeting.