A coalition of six House Democrats and several U.S. soldiers and parents of military personnel are suing to try to prevent the Bush administration from going to war without congressional approval. The lawsuit was filed Thursday in federal court in Boston, argues that under the Constitution, only Congress has the power to declare war. The representatives joining the suit are John Conyers of Michigan, Dennis Kucinich of Ohio, James McDermott of Washington, José Serrano of New York, Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas and Jesse Jackson Jr. of Illinois. The plaintiffs are asking for a preliminary injunction against the president and for a hearing on the issue.

Meanwhile, over two dozen local officials elected from cities, towns and counties that have passed antiwar resolutions descended on the capital yesterday. They attempted to deliver copies of their resolutions to George Bush, but they were turned away at the White House gates. According to CitiesForPeace.org, there are over 90 resolutions opposing war, passed by cities, counties and state legislatures.