U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

Civil Rights Commission Chairman: We're Still Relevant

Ryan J. Reilly | September 15, 2010, 11:02AM

Gail Heriot of the United States Commission on Civil Rights

About 60 people gathered at the National Press Club Tuesday afternoon for a panel on the future of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights as part of the agency's annual conference.

The question over whether the commission should continue to exist was brought up for discussion by the conservative members of the agency who planned the conference.

But two conservatives commissioners -- one who moderated the panel and another who serves as chair of the commission -- indicated they believe the agency still serves an important purpose. Commissioner Gail Heriot, an independent who has served as a GOP delegate, moderated the panel and sung the praises of the agency.

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