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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 U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a virtual public meeting of the Virginia Advisory Committee on May 8, 2025. This is the first meeting of the newly appointed committee, and it will take place via Zoom. The public can register to attend and participate through a provided link. The meeting will include introductions of new members, a civil rights discussion, and an opportunity for public comments.

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 that the Texas Advisory Committee will host virtual business meetings via ZoomGov on January 14th and 28th, 2025. The meetings aim to organize their final panels focused on racial disparities in maternal mortality in Texas. The public can attend through a provided videoconference link and participate during an open comment period. Closed captioning and additional accommodations are available for those who need them, and records of the meeting will be accessible online.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced a meeting for the Tennessee Advisory Committee. This meeting will take place online via Webex on February 18, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time, where they will discuss civil rights concerns in Tennessee. The public is welcome to listen in and give comments as time permits. For those who wish to make written comments, they can email the committee by the specified date, and other details can be accessed through the Commission's website.

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 Montana Advisory Committee will hold two teleconference meetings on January 29 and February 11, 2021. These meetings, each lasting from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mountain Time, will focus on planning web hearings about Native American voting rights. The public can listen in via a toll-free phone number, and members of the public are invited to make comments during the designated comment periods. Written comments are also encouraged and can be submitted through email or mail to the Western Regional Office.

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 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 Nebraska Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a series of online meetings to discuss their draft report on how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected education in Nebraska. These meetings are scheduled for February 6, March 4, and April 3, 2025, and will be accessible via Zoom. People interested in listening can register online, call in for audio access, or provide comments during the meetings. Additional information and records of these meetings will be available on the Commission's website and through contact with the Regional Programs Unit.