Democrats Urge Biden to Free Leonard Peltier
A letter signed by 34 Democratic lawmakers urges President Biden to grant clemency to Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist imprisoned for nearly 50 years. The letter highlights Peltier’s declining health and the flawed nature of his trial, citing coerced witnesses and suppressed evidence. Lawmakers emphasize this action aligns with the administration’s commitment to addressing past injustices against Native Americans. Recent presidential actions granting clemency and pardons fuel optimism for Peltier’s release.
John Q. Hosedrinker