A coalition of peace and justice groups have launched the campaign “April Days of Action” to oppose drone surveillance and warfare. In New York City, dozens of protesters rallied in front of Rockefeller Plaza. Nick Mottern of the website “Know Drones” spoke out about the connection between weaponized drones overseas and surveillance drones within the United States.

Nick Mottern: “There is no law in the United States against these drones carrying weapons. They can be fitted with a variety of weapons immediately and at any time. So, in effect, there is no distinction in the practical sense of spying and threat between the drones operating overseas and in this country. This technology is not entrenched at this point. It’s a struggle right now about whether it will be. And people need to understand that this is a moment when they can preserve their rights. If they lose this moment, it may be that we will never get these rights back.”