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The United States Commission on Civil Rights will hold a virtual briefing on February 26, 2021, to explore the impact of cash bail and pretrial detention practices on civil rights. This event aims to address whether cash bail leads to unfair justice administration, especially regarding race and other protected classes. Different experts, including government officials and academics, will provide insights. The public can view the live-streamed event and submit comments on this topic by March 26, 2021, to assist in the Commission's report preparation.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that its Texas Advisory Committee will hold a virtual business meeting via ZoomGov on March 25, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Central Time. The meeting will focus on reviewing their recent online discussion about racial disparities in maternal mortality. Members of the public can join the meeting, share their comments during the comment period, or send written comments within 30 days after the meeting. The meeting records will be available on the Commission's website and through the FACA database.

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.