MARYLAND STATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE U.S. COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS

Appointed by U.S. Commission on Civil Rights to 4-year terms:

Georgia Coffey, Chair (chosen by U.S. Commission), 2029

Shawna Bray; Debra Carr; Tamara Chisler; Thomas G. Dineen III; John Dreiband; Jonah D. Hornum; Abbe Jolles; LeWan Jones; Melinda Maddox; Caroline Moore; Delano Squires. Terms expire 2029.

CONTACT

c/o Regional Programs Unit
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
Kluczynski Federal Building, Suite 2120
230 South Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 353-8311
e-mail: dmussatt@usccr.gov
web: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (National Website)

BACKGROUND

The Maryland State Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights was established in accordance with the federal Civil Rights Act of 1957 (sec. 105(c)). Since 1957, the Committee has advised the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights about discrimination or denial of equal protection of the law based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, including voting rights violations. The Committee also keeps the U.S. Commission informed about the administration of justice in Maryland (P.L. 98-183).

Although the Committee has no enforcement authority, it refers civil rights complaints to appropriate federal agencies.

SUBMITTING A CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINT

Persons may submit civil rights complaints by mail or using the options below:

REGIONAL PROGRAMS UNIT

There are two regional offices within the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. One is located in Washington, D.C., and the other is in Chicago, Illinois. The State Advisory Committee is overseen by the Regional Programs Unit in Chicago.

Committee members are appointed to four-year terms by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. They receive no compensation.