President Biden Grants Clemency to Indigenous Activist Leonard Peltier
In a significant move, President Biden has commuted the life sentence of Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, who was convicted in the 1975 killings of two FBI agents. This decision comes amid calls from over 120 tribal leaders and advocates who have sought justice for Peltier, urging the president to free him from prison. Peltier, a prominent figure in the Native American rights movement, is set to serve the remainder of his sentence at home, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing discussions surrounding Indigenous rights and justice in America. Biden emphasized the importance of allowing Peltier, a boarding school survivor, to finally return home, highlighting the broader implications of this clemency for reconciliation efforts.
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