Biden Grants Clemency to Leonard Peltier, Sparking Celebration

Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist, has been granted clemency by President Joe Biden, allowing him to spend the remainder of his life in home confinement. Peltier, who has spent nearly 50 years in prison for the controversial 1975 murder of two FBI agents, maintains his innocence and claims he acted in self-defense. His case has been a focal point for Indigenous rights activists and has drawn support from figures like Pope Francis and various musicians, including Rage Against the Machine. The band's members celebrated the clemency as a significant victory for justice, while also acknowledging the bittersweet nature of Peltier's long incarceration. Despite the clemency, it does not equate to a full pardon, and the FBI has expressed strong disapproval of the decision. Peltier will transition to home confinement from a Florida detention center, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing discourse surrounding justice for Native Americans.