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Dear Friend,

Received this email from ACLU, for your information.

You and the ACLU are making an impact.

Yesterday, a bill to restore habeas corpus (the “Habeas Corpus Restoration Act”) made it out of the Senate Judiciary Committee by a vote of 11-8, thanks in no small part to persistent efforts of the ACLU and concerned people like you.

Can you come to DC and help us keep the pressure on Congress to do the right thing and restore our Constitutional rights?

We have free buses departing near Lees Summit, MO and we don’t want to leave without you. But they're filling up fast. And space is limited:

Come to Washington for our June 26th Day of Action in Washington, D.C.

Join us as we descend on Capitol Hill to demand that lawmakers restore habeas corpus, fix the Military Commissions Act, and restore all our constitutional rights. It’s time to tell our Members of Congress in person that we take change seriously: it's time for them to stop talking about their commitment to protecting and restoring the Constitution and start acting on it!

Find out about buses near you and sign up to join us in Washington, D.C.

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One of the most fun aspects of the Day of Action is the chance to meet others from your community, and from every state of the Union, who care as passionately as you do about making this country the place it should be: a place where the Constitution and rule of law are respected and a place where no one, not even the President, is above the law.

If none of our bus locations are convenient, sign up to come on your own: fly, drive on your own, or carpool with others from your area.

We'll rally in Washington, meet with lawmakers, deliver our petition to Restore Our Constitutional Rights and demand change. Here’s a small sample of what you can expect:

7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Executive Branch Demonstration (for those already in D.C.)
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Lobby Training (close to Upper Senate Park)
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: Lobbying will be done in groups. All attendees are encouraged to participate!

This event is free and open to the public. However, it is important that you RSVP so we can keep you up-to-date on travel options and help arrange your meetings with Congress. If you think you might be able to go, sign up before all the spots on the buses are taken and we’ll follow up with you.

Don’t let the bus leave without you!

When you sign up, an organizer will contact you to answer any questions you may have and to confirm space on your bus, if you decide to take a bus.

Should you decide to arrange for your own transportation, we ask that you sign up so we can arrange for your participation in lobby meetings once you arrive, and to get a headcount.

This summer is about action. And on June 26th we intend to send a message loud and clear to Congress: take steps to repair six years of damage to our basic rights. We need you there to send the strongest possible message.

I can’t wait to meet you on June 26th!

Sincerely,
Jeani Murray
National Field Director
ACLU Washington Legislative Office