A San Francisco jury has convicted seven pro-Palestine activists of multiple misdemeanor charges, including false imprisonment and obstruction of thoroughfare, for blocking the southbound lanes of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge during a 2024 demonstration against US military aid to Israel. The activists, part of the "Golden Gate 26" group, were found guilty of six misdemeanors each and faced an additional conviction for refusing to disperse in the case of one defendant. The protest, which took place as part of a coordinated "Tax Day" event, led to a four-hour traffic standstill, disrupting the flow of approximately 5,000 vehicles during those specific hours. Protesters chained themselves together and used vehicles to block traffic, demanding an end to US military aid during Israel's alleged genocidal war on Gaza. Despite securing misdemeanor convictions, the jury could not reach a consensus on a felony conspiracy charge, resulting in a mistrial. The defendants now face up to five years in county jail for the misdemeanors and are scheduled for sentencing in August. Their legal team framed the deadlocked felonies as a victory against government and prosecution, arguing that demonstrators acted out of moral necessity after institutional avenues failed. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins emphasized the safety risks and human toll of the gridlock incident, including stranded medical workers and a mother unable to access water for her baby's formula. The DA has not yet announced plans for a potential retrial on the conspiracy charge.