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For nearly five decades, Leonard Peltier has been imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. His case is a clear example of the systemic injustices faced by Indigenous people in the United States.

Peltier's case was built off a flawed prosecution, trial, and conviction. The United Nations, Amnesty International, and the American Civil Liberties Union are just a few of the many organizations that have spoken out against the injustice that Leonard Peltier has endured.

Even more disturbing is the fact that Peltier's co-defendants, who were principally charged with the murders, were found not guilty on the grounds of self-defense.

The prosecutors themselves have admitted that they do not know who killed the agents and could not prove Peltier's direct involvement in the crime.

It is time for the United States government to acknowledge the grave injustice that has been done to Leonard Peltier and take action to rectify it. Urge U.S. Parole Commission to Finally Free Leonard Peltier Now.

At 79 years old, Leonard Peltier's continued incarceration is not only unjust but also inhumane. He suffers from multiple health issues, including diabetes and kidney disease, which have only been exacerbated by his contraction of COVID-19 while in prison.

The years of his life that have been stolen by prosecutorial misconduct and constitutional violations can never be returned, and his imprisonment has become a cruel and unusual punishment.

With his next parole hearing scheduled for June 10th, we must come together as a nation and demand that the U.S. Parole Commission grant him the freedom he so rightfully deserves.

This is both about one man's fight for justice and the larger struggle for equal treatment and accountability within our criminal justice system. It is about healing the wounds that have been inflicted upon Indigenous communities by centuries of oppression and discrimination.

Sign and send your message to the U.S. Parole Commission, urging them to release Leonard Peltier and put an end to this decades-long injustice.

Together, we can send a powerful message that the American people demand a criminal justice system that truly upholds the principles of fairness, equality, and compassion for all.

- Amanda

Amanda Ford, Director
Democracy for America
Advocacy Fund