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The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Indiana Advisory Committee will hold a public business meeting on Zoom on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The meeting's purpose is to go over parts of the Committee's report on hate crimes in Indiana. Anyone interested can attend by registering online, and there will be an opportunity for public comments during the meeting. People can also submit written comments within 30 days after the meeting, and further details are available by contacting the Regional Programs Coordination Unit.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced a teleconference meeting for the Hawai'i Advisory Committee, scheduled for March 10, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Hawaiian Time. The meeting's focus is to review the first draft of a report concerning COVID-19 and Pacific Islander communities. The public can join the meeting by dialing a specified toll-free number. Attendees are encouraged to share comments during the open session or submit written comments within 30 days after the meeting.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is hosting a public meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. Chamorro Standard Time (or 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time on April 15, 2025). The meeting, organized by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Advisory Committee, will discuss a report on access to adequate health care for incarcerated individuals in the CNMI Judicial System. Members of the public can participate in the meeting through a registration link, with an open comment period available. The meeting's minutes and records will be made public through the Commission's office and website.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Texas Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting on February 26, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Central Time via Zoom. The meeting aims to gather testimony regarding maternal mortality and is open to the public, allowing for comments during a designated period. Individuals interested in attending can join through a provided Zoom link and may request additional accommodations as needed. Written comments can also be submitted to the Committee within 30 days following the meeting.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Puerto Rico Advisory Committee will hold three virtual panel briefings to discuss the impacts of the Insular Cases and Non-Incorporation Doctrine on the civil rights of Puerto Rico residents. These briefings will take place via Zoom on March 6, 13, and 14, 2025, each with a different focus, and will include perspectives on how federal programs interact with and affect Puerto Rico. The meetings will offer English and Spanish interpretation, closed captioning, and an open public comment period. Interested individuals can register online to listen and participate.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced a public meeting for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Advisory Committee. This meeting will take place via Zoom on February 5, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. local time (February 4 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time). The agenda includes discussing access to adequate health care for incarcerated individuals within the CNMI Judicial System. Members of the public can register to attend and participate in an open comment period.

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 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 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 Kansas Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on February 25, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time via the Webex platform. The aim of this meeting is to discuss civil rights concerns within the state and find a new topic for study. Members of the public can listen in or participate by calling a provided number, but they should be aware that regular charges might apply based on their wireless plans. Additionally, there is an option to submit written comments which must be sent to the regional office within 30 days after the meeting.