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John,
For over four decades, Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist and member of the American Indian Movement (AIM), has been held in federal prison, accused and convicted for the murder of two FBI agents in a case full of inconsistencies and misconduct.
The circumstances surrounding Peltier's arrest and conviction are deeply troubling. The prosecution relied on coerced and later recanted testimony, and the FBI has admitted to withholding crucial evidence that could have exonerated Peltier.
This blatant disregard for due process and the pursuit of truth is an affront to the fundamental principles of justice upon which the United States is built.
As the Biden administration continues to strive for the values of justice, equality, and accountability, we must collectively raise our voices and demand that President Biden grant clemency to Leonard Peltier.
The Leonard Peltier case is symbolic of the broader struggle faced by Native Americans in the United States. For centuries, indigenous peoples have endured systemic discrimination, land theft, cultural erasure, and genocidal policies. The continued imprisonment of Peltier represents a perpetuation of this historical injustice.
The Biden administration, which has made strides in addressing racial and social inequity, must not turn a blind eye to the plight of Native Americans.
It is vital that we, as a society, stand in solidarity with indigenous communities and demand action from our leaders. The release of Leonard Peltier would serve as a step toward acknowledging and addressing the historical and ongoing injustices inflicted upon Native Americans.
We must not let the momentum for justice fade. With every passing day that Leonard Peltier remains behind bars, we are complicit in a grave injustice.
Demand that President Biden grant clemency to Leonard Peltier, finally allowing this Native American activist the freedom he has long been denied.
Together, we have the power to influence change and hold our leaders accountable. Let us not waste this opportunity to right a decades-long wrong.
- Amanda
Amanda Ford, Director
Democracy for America
Advocacy Fund
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