On June 26, 2007, join us in Washington, D.C. as we call on Congress to restore habeas corpus, fix the Military Commissions Act, and restore our constitutional rights. Rally with us outside the Capitol, then help deliver our urgent message in person to your Members of Congress. This is your chance to make your voice heard!
Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - Day of Action Activities
| 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
There are a variety of leafleting opportunities for you in the early morning: Leaflets will be available at hotels for those bus riders who will be here overnight. If you're coming on your own, leaflets can be picked up in the morning at these three locations: |
| 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Lobby Training: Stuart Mott House (122 Maryland Ave NE) |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | RALLY at Upper Senate Park (Constitution Avenue NE between New Jersey and Delaware Avenues, NE) For a Mapqest map of Upper Senate Park, click here [3]. For Mapquest driving directions to Upper Senate Park, click here [4]. NOTE: Paid parking in the area is limited. While we don't endorse any specific garages and recommend public transportation, you may find the Union Station garage [5] to be convenient if you're driving in to D.C. We will have volunteers and greeters outside to help direct you to the rally site. For walking directions from Union Station to the rally, go here [6]. |
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1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Storm the Hill: Lobby Meetings with Senators and Representatives |
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6:00 p.m. |
Buses [7] depart Union station for cities around the nation. |
Note: This event is free and open to the public. However, it is important that you RSVP [8] so we can keep you updated on the event. Even if you’re not yet completely certain you can attend, it can’t hurt to sign up [9].
Speaker List
Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD)
Senator Christopher Dodd (D-CT)
Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA)
Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT)
Representative John Conyers (D-MI)
Representative Dennis Kucinich (D-OH)
Representative Jerrold Nadler (D-NY)
Greg Proops of Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Reverend Lennox Yearwood of the Hip Hop Caucus
Anthony D. Romero, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Larry Cox, Executive Director, Amnesty International USA
David Keene, Chairman, American Conservative Union
Wade Henderson, Executive Director, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights
Reverend Rich Killmer, Executive Director, National Religious
Campaign Against Torture
Sister Diana Ortiz, Executive Director, Torture Abolition and Survivors
Support Coalition International and torture survivor
Reverend Dr. Charles E. Gutenson, Associate Professor of
Philosophical Theology, Asbury Theological Seminary
Dr. Ingrid Matson, Islamic Society of North America
Rabbi Gerrald Serotta, Temple Shalom
Bishop Walter Sullivan, Catholic Diocese of Richmond (Ret.)
Transportation & Logistics
For more information on getting to Washington, D.C., please visit Getting There [10].
| Original Action Alert |
On June 26, 2007, join us in Washington, D.C. as we call on Congress to restore habeas corpus, fix the Military Commissions Act, and restore our constitutional rights. Rally with us outside the Capitol, then help deliver our urgent message in person to your Members of Congress. This is your chance to make your voice heard!
Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - Day of Action Activities
| 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Executive Branch Demonstration for those already in DC (exact location tbd) |
| 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Lobby Training (close to Upper Senate Park) NOTE: Lobbying will be done in groups. All attendees are encouraged to participate! |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | RALLY at Upper Senate Park |
| 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Storm the Hill: Lobby Meetings with Senators and Representatives |
Note: This event is free and open to the public. However, it is important that you RSVP [11] so we can keep you updated on the event. Even if you’re not yet completely certain you can attend, it can’t hurt to sign up [12].
Transportation & Logistics
For more information on getting to Washington, D.C., please visit Getting There [13].
| American Civil Liberties Union |
Dear friends,
Americans have had enough.
Enough of Guantanamo Bay, detentions without trial, torture, racial profiling, secret prisons, and needless violations of our rights and freedoms in the name of national security.
The time has come to take our message straight to the top and demand the restoration of the rule of law! [14]
On June 26th, thousands of ACLU members and activists from around the country will descend on Washington, D.C. to rally at the steps of the capitol and lobby Congress to restore our constitutional rights.
Please join us in Washington [15] for this historic day of action. Lawmakers need to hear from you that the time for restoring our constitution is now.
There will be free NYCLU buses leaving from various locations throughout New York State that will take you straight to Washington and back again on June 26th.
Our demands—putting an end to torture and extraordinary rendition, restoring habeas corpus and repealing the Military Commissions Act of 2006, closing Guantanamo Bay prison, and ending warrantless wiretapping of Americans—cannot wait any longer.
Get on the bus! We’ll save a seat for you.
To sign up to participate in the June 26th Day of Action to Restore the Rule of Law, click here [16].
To sign the nationwide petition calling on Congress to restore habeas corpus and fundamental due process rights, click here [17].
Visit the web address below to tell your friends about this.
Tell-a-friend! [18]
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