🗓️Notice of Public Meeting for D.C. Advisory Committee on Civil Rights
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, that the District of Columbia Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a public meeting via Zoom. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss continued activities on the committee's topic of accessibility and provision of special education for students with disabilities in DC public schools.
Learn More🗣️Briefing on Language Access for Individuals with Limited English Proficiency
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a public briefing to address the challenges posed by language barriers in accessing government services and healthcare for individuals with limited English proficiency. Experts will discuss the current landscape of language access, including best practices and lived experiences of affected individuals. The meeting encourages public participation and comments for report preparation.
Learn More📅Notice of Public Meeting Correction by Civil Rights Commission
The Commission on Civil Rights published a notice in the Federal Register on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, concerning a meeting of the U.S. Virgin Islands Advisory Committee. For March 26, 2025, the meeting time has been revised to 5 p.m. Atlantic Time from the original time of 11 a.m. Atlantic Time.
Learn More🗣️Notice of Public Meetings for Ohio Advisory Committee on Civil Rights
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, that the Ohio Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold public meetings via Zoom. The purpose of the meetings is to review and approve a project proposal for the Committee's forthcoming study of antisemitism in Ohio, and to begin planning for related public briefings.
Learn More📅Notice of Cancellation for Wyoming Advisory Committee Meeting
The Commission on Civil Rights announced the cancellation of the public meeting for the Wyoming Advisory Committee that was scheduled for March 13, 2025. The notice was published in the Federal Register and includes contact information for further inquiries.
Learn More📜Notice of Funding Availability for Legal Services Grants 2026
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is a federally established and funded 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that funds civil legal aid organizations across the country and in the U.S. territories. Its mission is to expand access to justice by funding high-quality legal representation for low-income people in civil matters. In anticipation of a congressional appropriation to LSC for Fiscal Year 2026, LSC hereby announces the availability of funding for basic field grants with terms commencing in January 2026. LSC will publish a Request for Proposals (RFP) and seeks applications from interested parties who are qualified to provide effective, efficient, and high-quality civil legal services to eligible clients in the service area(s) of the states and territories identified below. The availability and the exact amount of congressionally appropriated funds, as well as the date, terms, and conditions of funds available for grants for calendar year 2026, have not yet been determined.
Learn More🏫Notice of Public Meeting for Colorado Advisory Committee
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act that the Colorado Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will convene a monthly virtual business meeting on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time. The purpose of the meeting is to review the final version of its report on public school attendance zones in Colorado. The committee will vote on the report and discuss next steps.
Learn More📅Notice of Commission on Civil Rights Sunshine Act Meeting
The Commission on Civil Rights announces a public meeting of the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, detailing participation access via livestream. The meeting will address CSSBMB operations and business items, inviting public engagement and ensuring accessibility through real-time transcription services.
Learn More📅Notice of Iowa Advisory Committee Meeting on Civil Rights Report
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, that the Iowa Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold public meeting via Zoom on Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Central Time. The purpose of the meeting is for the Committee to vote on the report.
Learn More📜Notice of Civil Rights Cold Case Records Disclosure
The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board received 602 pages of records from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Department of Justice, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) related to three civil rights cold case incidents to which the Review Board assigned the unique identifiers 2023-002-008, 2024-003-006, and 2024-003-031. The agencies proposed 643 postponements of disclosure. On February 20, 2025, the Review Board met and approved 271 postponements, requested changes to 27 postponements, and determined that 520 pages in full and 82 pages in part should be publicly disclosed in the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection. By issuing this notice, the Review Board complies with section 7(c)(4) of the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018 that requires the Review Board to publish in the Federal Register its determinations on the disclosure or postponement of records in the Collection no more than 14 days after the date of its decision.
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