MoveOn members from Tennessee to Maryland to Seattle organized Constitution Vigils to speak out about government spying. Last week, the Justice Department announced that it will be opening an internal review. This was seen as a major admission that laws may have been broken by the US government. MoveOn said, "it's time for Congress to do its job, defend the Constitution, and fully investigate the president's illegal program. In order for them to do that, they need to hear from us." With reports of wider abuses in the National Security Agency and growing concern from leading conservatives MoveOn said that it's "obvious that Congress needs to do its job, enforce the law and fully investigate the president's dangerous power grab." MoveOn called for Constitution Vigils to be held on Wednesday, February 22nd, to send a message to Congress that "we're watching and we expect them to do their job and hold the president accountable." Read more about the vigils

In San Francisco, people gathered at 5:30pm at Justin Herman Plaza for a "Stop Illegal Wiretapping Now!" vigil. Photos: 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 In Oakland, three dozen people gathered at Grand and Lake Park Avenues Photos There was also a lively demonstration in Fresno. Video 100 people gathered at the Town Clock in Santa Cruz. Audio

The ACLU is also concerned about warrantless surveillance. The organization is challenging this unconstitutional program in the courts, and reaching out to leaders and regular citizens through a campaign of grassroots action and public education. The ACLU is encouraging people to call on Congress to end its illegal spying and fully investigate the Bush Administration’s illegal spying programs.

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