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Iowa City Human Rights Commission schedules April 7 special meeting to consider statement on state civil-rights change; plans Know Your Rights event
Summary
Commissioners agreed to support a community-led "Know Your Rights" event and scheduled a special virtual meeting for 10 a.m. Monday, April 7 to consider a draft statement responding to recent changes to the Iowa civil rights code.
The Iowa City Human Rights Commission voted by consensus to support a community-led "Know Your Rights" event and set a special virtual meeting for 10 a.m. Monday, April 7 to consider approving a statement about recent changes to the Iowa civil rights code.
The decision came after Commissioner Liz described meetings with community partners and asked for commission support to form a coalition to organize public education and workshops. "My goal is not to lead it; my goal is to support the leaders," Liz said, asking whether the commission wanted to speak on behalf of the group.
The nut graf: Commissioners said the event would help residents understand rights and resources…
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