This petition calls upon the influential leaders of Detroit, Michigan to advocate for the clemency of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui. A Pakistani neuroscientist, Dr. Siddiqui, was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to 86 years in prison in 2010. Her conviction was surrounded by a cloud of doubt and controversial circumstances. She was accused of firing at US army officers while detained in Afghanistan, despite lack of physical evidence and being under physical constraints at the moment of the alleged incident.

Her incarceration has provoked significant outrage and calls for justice from various human rights organizations and legal experts worldwide. Furthermore, it is reported that Dr. Siddiqui suffers from severe mental health issues resulting from years of ill-treatment and solitary confinement, as stated by the International Human Rights Commission.

The leaders in Detroit can be pivotal in moving this issue at a national level. By standing up for clemency for Dr. Siddiqui, they would not only be championing human rights but also asserting the principle of justice that America stands for.

Sign this petition to urge Detroit leaders to advocate for Dr. Siddiqui's clemency and rectify this miscarriage of justice.