Will You Join in Nonviolent Resistance to Policy of Immunity for Torturers?

On June 25th (See graphic link at right) you can take part in a rally, a march, a nonviolent protest, or all three. If you're interested in the protest, please read the following from NCNR and contact them below.

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Last November 2008, after sending a letter requesting a meeting, members of the National Campaign for Nonviolent Resistance (NCNR) went to the Department of Justice to ask the Attorney General Michael Mukasey for a meeting to discuss the prosecution of Bush and Cheney for war crimes.  When we were refused a meeting, about 15 individuals were moved by conscience to participate in a die-in, risking arrest on the sidewalk in front of the Department of Justice.  The police decided not to arrest any of the 15 people. We decided that we must continue our work to bring the war criminals of the Bush administration to justice and we would return.

On May 11, 2009, NCNR sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder, asking him for a meeting to discuss holding members of the Bush administration accountable (see the letter below). AG Holder has not responded to our letter and so on June 25 we will return to the Department of Justice. A number of people will again be willing participate in an act of nonviolent civil resistance, again risking arrest, if we are not granted a meeting at that time.

Like many others we have contacted the Congress, President Obama, and other elected and appointed leaders demanding that the rule of law be upheld. As people of nonviolence we have few options left and must continue to follow our consciences in working for justice and peace. We must do this to restore the rule of law. Please join us for this action. 

Those risking arrest are asked to attend a meeting to discuss last minute planning for the action. Please contact us for more information about this meeting.

There will be a rally with speakers at 11:00 am
John Marshall Memorial Park 501 Pennsylvania Ave NW
http://tortureaccountability.webs.com/

At around noon we will process to the Department of Justice with the letter to AG Holder in hand. We will ask for a meeting and if refused, we will continue with our action of creative nonviolence.

If you plan to participate in the action of nonviolent civil resistance, please contact Joy First at jsfirst@tds.net or Malachy Kilbride at malachykilbride@yahoo.com

We look forward to seeing you on June 25.
In peace and resistance,
Joy First and Malachy Kilbride