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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 announced a teleconference meeting for the Montana Advisory Committee, which will occur on February 25, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mountain Time. The meeting aims to continue planning web hearings focused on Native American voting rights. Members of the public are welcome to join the call and give comments during the open period. Additionally, written comments can be submitted within 30 days after the meeting.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced a public meeting of the Florida Advisory Committee, scheduled to occur via Zoom on January 15, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET. During this meeting, the Committee will discuss its project on Voting Rights in Florida. The public can join via the provided Zoom link or by calling a toll-free number. Comments from the public will be accepted during the meeting, and written comments can be submitted up to 30 days after the meeting.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a public meeting via Zoom for the Iowa Advisory Committee on March 13, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central Time. During the meeting, the Committee will vote on a report, and there will be an opportunity for public comments. The meeting is open to the public, and interested individuals can join using a Zoom registration link or via phone. Public records of the meeting will be accessible online, and written comments can be submitted within 30 days after the meeting.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced a teleconference meeting for the Oregon Advisory Committee to discuss its report on pretrial detention, release, and bail practices. The meeting is scheduled for March 26, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time and can be accessed by dialing 800-367-2403 with conference ID 3131363. Public comments are welcome both during the meeting and in written form within 30 days after the meeting. More information, including meeting documents, can be found on the Commission's website.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the New York Advisory Committee will hold online meetings via WebEx on several dates in early 2021. These meetings are scheduled for February 19, March 19, April 16, and May 21, and will run from 1:00 to 2:15 p.m. Eastern Time. The meetings will focus on discussing the Committee's project and briefings related to eviction policies and enforcement in New York. Members of the public are invited to listen in and can make statements during an open comment period, with instructions provided for joining the meetings via web or phone.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced a virtual meeting of the Arizona Advisory Committee on February 20, 2025, via Zoom. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss possible activities following a report. The public is invited to attend, make comments, and submit written comments afterward. Meeting records and further information will be available on the committee's website.

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 a series of online meetings for the Texas Advisory Committee to take place on various dates in February and March 2021. These meetings, conducted via Webex, will focus on reviewing the Committee's advisory memorandum regarding Hurricane Harvey. The meetings are open to the public, who can register online and have the opportunity to make comments during an open period at the end of each meeting. Additionally, written comments can be submitted within 30 days following the meetings. For more information, the public can contact Brooke Peery, the Designated Federal Officer, via email.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a teleconference meeting for the Hawai'i Advisory Committee on January 27, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Hawaiian Time. The meeting's goal is to review an outline of a report related to COVID-19 and its impact on Pacific Islander communities. Members of the public are invited to join the meeting using the provided call-in details and may submit comments within 30 days afterward. The meeting's records will be available for public viewing online both before and after the event.