Joe Biden, Leonard Peltier and Native American

Biden Grants Leonard Peltier Clemency in Killings of FBI Agents
Biden commuted the life sentence of Indigenous activist Peltier, who was convicted in the 1975 killings of two FBI agents.
Native activist Leonard Peltier to serve remainder of sentence at home after Biden order
President Joe Biden on Monday commuted the sentence of Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist convicted of killing two FBI agents nearly 50 years ago in South Dakota. Peltier, 80, is a citizen of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa in North Dakota.
Biden commutes life sentence for South Dakota Native American activist Leonard Peltier
Peltier, a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, was convicted in 1977 for the murders of two FBI agents during a 1975 shootout at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota.
Biden commutes sentence for Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, convicted in killing of FBI agents
President Joe Biden has commuted the sentence of Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, who was convicted in the 1975 killings of two FBI agents and is serving life in prison.
Biden, on His Way Out the Door, Grants Clemency to Leonard Peltier
Leonard Peltier has his life sentence commuted by President Biden during one of his last acts in the White House.
Biden commutes Leonard Peltier, sending him home to North Dakota to carry out life sentence
On his final day in office, President Joe Biden commuted Leonard Peltier, an 80-year-old Turtle Mountain Chippewa man convicted of killing two FBI agents. Many Indigenous communities around the state and nation are celebrating the decision.
Why Leonard Peltier’s Clemency Matters
HuffPost unpacks why Joe Biden granting clemency to Native American activist Leonard Peltier in the final moments of his presidency is so significant.
'I'm going home': President Biden gives clemency to Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier
Former President Joe Biden commuted the life sentence of Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, who had been imprisoned for nearly 50 years, on Jan. 20.
Celebration and criticism follow Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier’s prison sentence commutation
The 11th hour clemency of Leonard Peltier has touched off a wave of joy, but it also brings pain to those who believe he should remain in prison for murder.
Who Is Leonard Peltier? 'Incident at Oglala' Has What You Need To Know
This Leonard Peltier documentary is narrated by the one and only Robert Redford and has a whopping 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Court order filed to officially release Leonard Peltier
An executive order that commutes the life prison sentence of Leonard Peltier has been officially filed with the U.S. Clerk of ...
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Joe Biden commutes Leonard Peltier's conviction for 1975 killings of two FBI agents
In one of his final moves as president, Joe Biden announced the remainder of Leonard Peltier's life sentence will be commuted ...
Biden commutes sentence of Leonard Peltier, Indigenous activist convicted in 1975 killings of 2 FBI agents
In one of his last acts before leaving office, former President Joe Biden commuted the life sentence of Indigenous activist ...
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‘Tears of joy’: Indian Country reacts to Leonard Peltier clemency
Native leaders, journalists and those impacted by the 1975 shootout on South Dakota's Pine Ridge Indian Reservation that led ...
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Graham Splits With Trump on Jan. 6 Pardons
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Women's basketball players honor Kobe Bryant's legacy in development of their sport
Many WNBA players believe Kobe Bryant would be pleased with the overall progress of women’s sports, which have skyrocketed in ...
From ‘The Stringer' to ‘Move Ya Body,' BIPOC Filmmakers Share the Untold Legacy of Their Communities in Sundance 2025 Documentaries
The documentary selection at this year's Sundance celebrates the work of multiple BIPOC filmmakers shedding light on untold ...