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U.S. Commission on Civil Rights approves slate of state advisory committee appointees
Summary
The commission voted to confirm a package of state advisory committee members for Georgia, Illinois, Oregon and South Carolina; the motion passed 6–2 (six yeses, two abstentions). Appointees will serve as uncompensated government representatives and staff were authorized to complete paperwork.
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights voted on March 21 to confirm a package of appointments to several state advisory committees, approving chairs and members for Georgia, Illinois, Oregon and South Carolina.
Chair Rochelle Garza moved the long slate of names and Commissioner Gilchrist seconded. In a roll‑call vote Vice Chair Nurse, Commissioners Adams, Gilchrist, Harriott, Curcenau and Magpintai voted in favor; Commissioner Jones and Chair Garza abstained. "So the motion passes with 6 yeses and 2 abstentions," Garza said after announcing the tally.
The confirmed advisory committee members were described during the motion as "uncompensated government representatives." If the appointments take effect, the commission authorized the staff director or his designee to execute the paperwork necessary to formalize the appointments.
Why it matters: State advisory committees advise the commission and act as local "eyes and ears" on civil‑rights conditions in their states. Commissioners said filling vacancies is a priority so the commission can gather on‑the‑ground reports and monitor civil‑rights issues more effectively.
What happens next: Staff will complete onboarding paperwork for the appointees and the public record associated with today’s briefing remains open for supplemental submissions through April 21, 2025.
Quotes: "Our advisory committees … are instrumental in amplifying the voices of our communities," Garza said after the vote.
Ending: The commission moved from the appointments vote to a public briefing on language access that began at 10:05 AM ET.
