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The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a public meeting with the South Carolina Advisory Committee on May 7, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time via Zoom. This meeting is open to everyone, and there will be an opportunity for the public to make comments. Interested individuals can register online for the webinar or join by phone, with no charges for toll-free, land-line calls. Additional information and meeting records will be available on the Commission's website or by contacting the relevant coordinators.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced a public meeting of the Colorado Advisory Committee on March 19, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time. This virtual meeting will take place via Zoom and will focus on discussing and voting on the final version of a report about public school attendance zones in Colorado. Members of the public are invited to attend and can make brief oral statements if time permits. Anyone interested in the meeting or wishing to submit written comments should contact the designated officials by email or phone.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Montana Advisory Committee will hold a public business meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, via Zoom. The meeting is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mountain Time, and the public can join through a registration link or by phone. An opportunity for public comments is available, and any written comments should be sent within 30 days following the meeting. For accommodations or additional information, members of the public can contact Ana Victoria Fortes or the Regional Programs Coordination Unit.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is announcing a virtual meeting of the Georgia Advisory Committee on January 25, 2021. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the next steps in their study of civil asset forfeiture in Georgia. The meeting is open to the public, who can listen in via a toll-free call and submit comments afterward. Additional details and contact information for Melissa Wojnaroski, the Designated Federal Officer, are provided for those seeking further involvement or information.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights' North Carolina Advisory Committee is holding a virtual public meeting on April 7, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom, and its primary focus is to discuss the Committee's report titled Civil Rights and the Child Welfare System in North Carolina. The public can attend by registering through a provided link, and there will be an opportunity for public comments. For further information or to request accommodations, attendees can contact designated officials via email or phone.

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 the Social Status of Black Men and Boys (CSSBMB), part of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, announced a virtual public meeting scheduled for December 20. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on CSSBMB’s business, 2025 goals, and issues like the school-to-prison pipeline and mental health among Black men and boys. The event will be live-streamed on the official Civil Rights Commission YouTube channel, providing public access and computer-assisted real-time transcription (CART). The meeting aims to facilitate updates, future planning, and reflections from commissioners.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is announcing a briefing by the Mississippi Advisory Committee on March 18, 2025, at 2 p.m. Central Time. During this meeting, the Committee will discuss and approve their memorandum on education funding in Mississippi. The public is invited to listen in and may provide comments if time permits by using the provided call-in number or Zoom link. Written comments can also be submitted to the Commission's regional office within 30 days of the meeting.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Illinois Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on March 9, 2021, using the online platform WebEx. The meeting's goal is to prepare for an upcoming briefing on education and civil rights issues in Illinois. The public is welcome to listen and participate during the open comment period. Instructions for joining the meeting online or by phone are provided, and written comments can be submitted to the regional office following the meeting.

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.