In the work to shut down Guantanamo, there is a part to be played by lawyers and human rights advocates. What is the role of the citizen? To stand up on behalf of the victims of the war on terrorism. On January 11, many of us will do that through nonviolent direct action, creatively challenging a system of laws that offer no justice.
We declare January 11, 2007, five years after the first prisoners arrived at Guantanamo, an International Day of Action to Shut Down Guantanamo. In Washington, DC we will hold a permitted march from the Supreme Court to the U.S. Federal Court; some may risk arrest they attempt to submit Habeas petitions on the behalf of the prisoners of Guantanamo. There will also be solidarity demonstrations from Amsterdam to Boise, Idaho and a National Call-In Day to Congress. We invite you to come to Washington and participate, or else join or plan an action in your own community.
JOIN US IN WASHINGTON, DC
Thursday, January 11, 10:00am. Gather at Upper Senate Park (intersection of Delaware & Constitution Avenues, NE).
The day involves several elements:
“Prisoners of Guantanamo March.”
Nonviolent Direct Action. Vigil & Rally. Teach-in. Press Conference. Congressional Call-In Day.
