Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) has
called for the arrest and prosecution of
"any U.S. citizens who were aboard or involved with the Freedom Flotilla" under the Anti-terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996.
Organizers and activists with the Free Gaza Movement, Gaza Freedom March, Code Pink, and the Freedom Flotilla will be voluntarily making ourselves available to Rep. Sherman in his Capitol Hill office on June 10th at 2pm. Should Rep. Sherman seek to arrest us, we have faith that no jury in America would possibly convict us for our humanitarian and human rights work in Palestine.
In the event that Congressman Sherman chooses not to arrest us, we will be holding a memorial service for the 9 human rights and humanitarian aid workers killed aboard the Mavi Marmara, and demanding that Sherman retract his remarks and issue an immediate apology.
Delivering humanitarian aid to people in need is not 'terrorism.' Opposing the cruel and illegal Gaza blockade must not be considered a capital crime by our elected officials.
Please spread the word & come out on Thursday to show your support!