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The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced a virtual meeting for the Virginia Advisory Committee. This meeting is scheduled for February 18, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss a proposed policing project. The public can listen or participate via a toll-free phone line or an online registration link, and are also welcome to submit written comments.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will conduct a series of virtual meetings via Webex on January 11, February 1, and February 17, 2021, to plan panels on police use of force and accountability. Interested members of the public can participate in these meetings and are encouraged to register through the provided links. Public comments are welcome during the meetings, and written comments can be submitted to the Commission's Western Regional Office. Records from these meetings will be accessible on the Commission’s website.

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.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Florida Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting via Zoom on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. ET. The meeting will focus on discussing the Committee's project regarding voting rights in Florida. Members of the public can attend and participate by registering through a provided Zoom link, and there will be an opportunity for public comments during the meeting. Participants can also submit written comments and request accommodations in advance if needed.

The Guam Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a virtual public briefing on February 7, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. ChST (February 6, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. ET) via Zoom. The briefing will focus on the overrepresentation of Freely Associated States (FAS) members in Guam's criminal justice system. Interested participants can register to attend the meeting using a provided Zoom link and will have the opportunity to listen and provide public comments. Further details and accommodations can be requested by contacting Kayla Fajota or visiting the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights' website.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a public meeting through Zoom on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mountain Time. This meeting, organized by the Utah Advisory Committee, aims to discuss the civil rights implications of unequal outcomes in Utah's K-12 education system. The meeting is open to the public, and an open comment period will be available for those who wish to express their views. Interested participants can register via a provided Zoom link or join by phone.

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 has announced that the Ohio Advisory Committee will hold a virtual public meeting via Zoom on January 28, 2024. The meeting will discuss topics related to civil rights for future investigation and study. The public is encouraged to attend and can register through a provided link, with an opportunity to make oral statements during a comment period. Additionally, written comments can be submitted within 30 days after the meeting.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a virtual public meeting for the District of Columbia Advisory Committee on April 3, 2025, from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. Eastern Time. The meeting will focus on discussing the accessibility and provision of special education for students with disabilities in DC public schools. Members of the public can attend and are allowed to make oral statements during the open comment period. Additional accommodations can be requested by contacting the Commission 10 business days before the meeting.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced a public meeting for the Utah Advisory Committee on April 16, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mountain Time, which will be held via Zoom. The meeting aims to discuss the civil rights implications of different outcomes in Utah's K-12 education system. Members of the public can register to participate or listen, and there will be a chance for public comments during the meeting. Written comments are welcome and can be submitted until May 16, 2025.