Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist, was released from a federal prison in Florida by then-President Joe Biden through a commutation of his two life sentences. Peltier, who has always maintained his innocence in the killing of two FBI agents, is now 80 years old and in declining health. He returned to his home in North Dakota in Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation to serve his remaining days in home confinement. Peltier was a member of the American Indian Movement and was convicted in 1977 for the agents’ murders. His case has drawn international support from human rights groups and civil rights icons, as well as opposition from law enforcement groups. Peltier has been struggling with various health issues, and upon release, he will receive medical attention for his ailments. While in prison, Peltier requested a new trial to clear his name, and his supporters plan to move forward with appeals in his case. Peltier’s release has been seen as correcting an injustice by those who worked behind the scenes to push for his freedom. His family, particularly his son Chauncey Peltier, is grateful for Biden’s intervention in releasing him. Peltier’s case has been seen as a miscarriage of justice by many, considering the evidence and historical mistreatment of Native Americans by the federal government.
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