Commission resumes work after shutdown; notes reappointments and staff retirements
Jan 17, 2026
At its first business meeting after a government shutdown, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights noted recent commissioner reappointments, highlighted upcoming reports and briefings, and recognized three long-serving staff retirees.
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Chair Rochelle Garza opened the Jan. 16 meeting by noting the commission’s return to operations after an extended government shutdown and by framing the year’s priorities: protect the commission’s independence, elevate state advisory committee work, and ensure investigations respond to urgent civil rights challenges.
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