“It’s Finally Over – I’m Going Home” ~Leonard Peltier

Sumterville, FL – Today, President Biden granted Leonard Peltier executive clemency and commuted the remainder of his sentence. The president’s decision is the result of decades of grassroots organizing in Indian Country and the unveiling of increasing amounts of evidence of prosecutorial misconduct and constitutional violations during the prosecution of Peltier’s case.

“It’s finally over – I’m going home.” said Leonard Peltier. “I want to show the world I’m a good person with a good heart. I want to help the people, just like my grandmother taught me.”

“Leonard Peltier’s commutation today is the result of 50 years of intergenerational resistance, organizing, and advocacy,” said Nick Tilsen, NDN Collective Founder and CEO. “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.

“Let Leonard’s return home be a reminder that the entire so-called United States is built on the stolen lands of Indigenous people – and that Indigenous people have successfully resisted every attempt to oppress, silence, and colonize us,” continued Tilsen. “The commutation granted to Leonard Peltier is a symbol of our collective strength – and our resistance will never stop.”

“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.”

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[christhebrickman]

I'm a bricklayer from the Seattle area, I have worked with a lot of Leonard Peltiers nephews over the years. I was so glad to hear that Biden finally pardoned him.

[Pthommie]

Finally! The best act of clemency ever granted. I hope Mr. Peltier has a brilliant year.

[markchase]

The only pardon worth signing. Welcome home Mr. Peltier

[GracielaTisnado]

Congratulations we love this wonderful team 💗👏💗🎉❤

[ambergray]

The only light in this day. May you spend the remainder of your life in peace and surrounded by love, Leonard.

[ianmacdonald]

Tears of joy here, but also of sadness for so much of his life wasted in prison.

[priyaification]

Celebrating his release with high respect for this great Native American man who persevered.❤

[VIIArtesLiberales]

Awesome Leonard Peltier is Finally going home. Much love.

[derekjurgs]

Brother Leonard is finally May you be blessed the rest of your days on mother earth my friend! ❤

[geekalicious]

So happy for my indigenous brothers and sisters! God bless you Leonard!

[Patricia-vdxh]

Happy for Leonard Peltier to go home finally. ❤

[amymoorehead]

Thank you President Biden for listening to all of our voices. Thrilled Leonard will spend the rest of his days with his people. Peace be with you.

[Ari-jjop]

Been praying and petitioning for this for decades!

[bettinarossi]

Wonderful news! Thank you President Joe Biden and VP Kamala Harris!!!💙💙💙Blessings to Leonard Peltier and the Peltier family.I 🙏🙏🙏

[trips]

I remember collecting signatures in San Francisco back in the 80s to free Leonard
This is a beautiful dream come true
Blessings and Love to Leonard
A True Hero to All

[DonnaPlageman-jt]

I'm so happy for Mr. Peltier and all his family, friends, and community

[TaneKarnes]

I've been watching to see if Pres. Biden was going to help him. So glad he righted a wrong. Thankyou for posting this!

[HenriettaHudson-wewv]

I'm a African-American Cherokee Seminole woman!!! Although I have been petitioning for Leonard Peltier's release since 1990, I want to thank the supporters from all over the world who have been petitioning for Leonard's release!!! But most of all, I want to thank President Joe Biden for commuting Leonard's sentence so that Leonard could spend whatever time he has left with his family and his tribe!!! I want to thank the Peltier Family, in particular, Cyrus, Leonard's grandson, for keeping up the pressure!!! Most of all, I want to thank Mr. Leonard Peltier himself, for being the voice of AIM!!! For fighting to better the conditions of all Native American people!!!! THE WORLD CAN'T WAIT FOR YOU TO GO HOME!!!! AND NEITHER CAN MAY THE GREAT SPIRIT BE WITH YOU AND YOUR

[jilldubeauzah]

Joy knew Leonard in the late 60's and has always championed his release. She passed a few weeks ago, but I'm sure she is celebrating .🎉

[arielvan]

yes home Leonard....joyful tears at last