Leonard Peltier released to home confinement after clemency granted by Biden

In one of his final acts in office, President Joe Biden commuted the life sentence of Leonard Peltier, an Indigenous rights activist convicted in the 1975 killings of two FBI agents. After nearly 50 years in prison and facing severe health issues at the age of 80, Peltier will serve the remainder of his sentence in home confinement. Supporters view this decision as a significant acknowledgment of historical injustices faced by Native Americans, while law enforcement agencies maintain that Peltier is guilty of a heinous crime. Senator Brian Schatz praised the commutation as an act of mercy that allows Peltier to spend his remaining days with family. Despite the commutation, Peltier's conviction remains intact, and he continues to assert his innocence. This decision has sparked mixed reactions, highlighting the ongoing debate surrounding Peltier's case and its broader implications for Indigenous rights.