The Nebraska Legislature's committee that oversees the state's criminal justice system will host listening sessions in Omaha and Lincoln next week on policing and racial equity.
The public is invited to speak at the forums before the Legislature's Judiciary Committee.
To minimize the spread of the coronavirus, masks will be required and seating will be limited because of social distancing.
The Omaha meeting will be 9 a.m. Monday at the Scott Conference Center at 6450 Pine St. in Aksarben Village.
The Lincoln meeting will be 9 a.m. Tuesday at NET, Nebraska's PBS and NPR station, at 1800 N. 33rd St.
Both events will be livestreamed at netnebraska.org and broadcast live on NET World. The events can also be watched via the livestreaming link at nebraskalegislature.gov.
“Nebraskans have had the opportunity to express themselves through public demonstrations over the past two weeks,” said State Sen. Steve Lathrop of Omaha, the chairman of the committee. “Now we are providing an opportunity to appeal directly to elected officials.”
Photos: Omaha protesters come out again on first night curfew is lifted
Photos: Omaha protesters come out again on first night curfew is lifted
Wednesday Protest
Tyreece Johnson, of Omaha, and dozens of other people march from the Omaha Douglas Civic Center to the Old Market in Omaha on Wednesday, June 03, 2020. James Scurlock, a 22-year-old black man, was shot and killed in the Old Market on Saturday night by a white bar owner.
Wednesday Protest
Sydnee Harris, of Omaha, and dozens of others protest outside the Omaha Douglas Civic Center in Omaha on Wednesday, June 03, 2020.
Wednesday Protest
Sen. Ernie Chambers speaks to dozens of people protesting outside the Omaha Douglas Civic Center in Omaha on Wednesday, June 03, 2020.
Wednesday Protest
CheÕMarquis Pinkney, of Omaha, wears shoes with the names of James Scurlock and victims as dozens of people protest outside the Omaha Douglas Civic Center in Omaha on Wednesday, June 03, 2020.
Wednesday Protest
Dozens of people protest outside the Omaha Douglas Civic Center in Omaha on Wednesday, June 03, 2020.
Wednesday Protest
Sen. Ernie Chambers speaks to dozens of people protesting outside the Omaha Douglas Civic Center in Omaha on Wednesday, June 03, 2020.
Wednesday Protest
Dozens of people protest outside the Omaha Douglas Civic Center in Omaha on Wednesday, June 03, 2020.
Wednesday Protest
Dozens of people protest outside the Omaha Douglas Civic Center in Omaha on Wednesday, June 03, 2020.
Wednesday Protest
Sen. Ernie Chambers speaks to dozens of people protesting outside the Omaha Douglas Civic Center in Omaha on Wednesday, June 03, 2020.
Wednesday Protest
Dozens of people protest outside the Omaha Douglas Civic Center in Omaha on Wednesday, June 03, 2020.
Wednesday Protest
Sen. Ernie Chambers speaks to dozens of people protesting outside the Omaha Douglas Civic Center in Omaha on Wednesday, June 03, 2020.
Wednesday Protest
Dozens of people protest outside the Omaha Douglas Civic Center in Omaha on Wednesday, June 03, 2020.
Wednesday Protest
Dozens of people march from the Omaha Douglas Civic Center to the Old Market in Omaha on Wednesday, June 03, 2020. James Scurlock, a 22-year-old black man, was shot and killed in the Old Market on Saturday night by a white bar owner.
Wednesday Protest
Dozens of people march from the Omaha Douglas Civic Center to the Old Market in Omaha on Wednesday, June 03, 2020. James Scurlock, a 22-year-old black man, was shot and killed in the Old Market on Saturday night by a white bar owner.
Wednesday Protest
Dozens of people march from the Omaha Douglas Civic Center to the Old Market in Omaha on Wednesday, June 03, 2020. James Scurlock, a 22-year-old black man, was shot and killed in the Old Market on Saturday night by a white bar owner.
Wednesday Protest
Dozens of people march from the Omaha Douglas Civic Center to the Old Market in Omaha on Wednesday, June 03, 2020. James Scurlock, a 22-year-old black man, was shot and killed in the Old Market on Saturday night by a white bar owner.
Wednesday Protest
CheÕMarquis Pinkney, of Omaha, and dozens of other people march from the Omaha Douglas Civic Center to the Old Market in Omaha on Wednesday, June 03, 2020. James Scurlock, a 22-year-old black man, was shot and killed in the Old Market on Saturday night by a white bar owner.
Wednesday Protest
Dozens of people march from the Omaha Douglas Civic Center to the Old Market in Omaha on Wednesday, June 03, 2020. James Scurlock, a 22-year-old black man, was shot and killed in the Old Market on Saturday night by a white bar owner.
