| “It’s Finally Over – I’m Going Home”
~Leonard Peltier |
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| Lekší Leonard is returning to his homelands of Turtle Mountain Anishinaabe territory! President Biden has granted Leonard Peltier commutation of his life sentence, to serve the remainder of his sentence at home, effective February 18, 2025.
This grant of clemency resulted from 50 years of intergenerational grassroots organizing in Indian Country. Together we witnessed the unveiling of extensive evidence of prosecutorial misconduct and constitutional violations committed during Peltier’s case. “Leonard Peltier’s liberation is our liberation – and while home confinement is not complete freedom, we will honor him by bringing him back to his homelands to live out the rest of his days surrounded by loved ones, healing, and reconnecting with his land and culture,” said Nick Tilsen, NDN Collective Founder and CEO. Watch the NDN LIVE: |
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| There is no real justice after losing 50 years of freedom, but today, our hearts are full of joy and gratitude that Lekší Leonard is returning home. “Today’s decision shows the combined power of grassroots organizing and advocacy at the highest levels of government. We are grateful to President Biden and the leadership of Secretary Deb Haaland. said Holly Cook Macarro, Government Affairs for NDN Collective. “All of us here today stand on the shoulders of three generations of activists who have fought for justice for Leonard Peltier. Today is a monumental victory – the day that Leonard Peltier finally goes home.”
We remember the countless prayers that were said for Leonard. We remember and honor those who organized, mobilized, took to the streets, rallied, signed petitions, called representatives, lifted his story, and fought against Leonard’s unjust incarceration across Turtle Island and internationally— especially those who have traveled on and are witnessing this moment in the stars. |
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NDN delegation goes LIVE outside of the Coleman, FL Penitentiary where Leonard is being held. Photo credit: Angel White Eyes.
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NDN delegation speaks with Leonard Peltier outside of the Coleman, FL Penitentiary.
Photo credit: Angel White Eyes.
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| Our hearts are with our relatives who are still unjustly incarcerated and continue to be targets of police and state violence. The fight to release Leonard Peltier from prison is over, however, the fight for justice and the healing of our People from systems that continue to violate Indigenous rights globally, and target, criminalize, incarcerate, and murder our people, is a fight we continue to take on at NDN Collective.
Please continue to hold Leonard in your hearts and say prayers for all that comes next for him. 
In Gratitude,
NDN Collective |
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- On January 13, over 120 Tribal Leaders Call on Biden to Grant Leonard Peltier Clemency Read More ?
- On January 17, Founder and CEO Nick Tilsen joins Amy Goodman on Democracy Now!, Will Biden Grant Leonard Peltier Clemency? Indigenous Leaders Plead, “Don’t Let Him Die in Prison” Watch Video ?
- On January 17, Indian Country Today published an oped President Biden: Let boarding school survivor Leonard Peltier finally return home Read Here ?
- On Jan 20, The U.S Department of Justice adds Leonard’s name to the list of Commutations Granted by President Biden (2021-Present) Learn More ?
- On Jan 20, The Red Nation podcast goes live “Leonard Peltier is going home!” Watch here ?
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