Recently, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced the appointment of 16 members of the Maryland State Advisory Committee which included Tara Huffman, director of OSI’s Criminal and Juvenile Justice Program.
The committee serves a vital role as protectors of civil rights at the state level, advising the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights about discrimination or denial of the equal protection law based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, including voting rights violations.
Said Huffman, “Recent events demonstrate that the fight for fairness is far from over, and that our respective civil rights cannot be taken for granted. This appointment offers an incredible opportunity to further equity and justice in Maryland, and I am optimistic about the good work we’ll accomplish over the next four years.”
