A New York City art show featured works by the American Indian Movement activist, who was incarcerated for nearly half a century until a partial commutation by President Biden.
The people that knew me all my life, that knew me when I was young, knew that I was sincere in battling for our people, survival of our people. I love my culture. I love my religion, and I think we have a beautiful history.
Native American activist moves to home imprisonment after Joe Biden commuted sentence at end of presidency
"The victory of freeing Leonard Peltier is a symbol of our collective strength—and our resistance will never stop," vowed one Indigenous organizer.
The imprisoned Native American is long overdue for clemency. Joe Biden is probably the last president who can give it to him
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Amnesty Calls for Leonard Peltier’s Freedom as He Turns 80 Behind Bars
Peltier, 79, in poor health and sentenced to life over two deaths in South Dakota, not eligible for another hearing until 2026
"We are hoping and praying that the parole commission will grant Leonard parole so that he can go back to his people on the Turtle Mountain Reservation to be with his loved ones to serve to be with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren."
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