Canada: U.S. Parole Commission denies Leonard Peltier parole

Re: US Parole Commission’s decision to deny Leonard Peltier parole.

The Indigenous Action Movement supports the call for the immediate release on parole of Leonard Peltier, currently serving two consecutive life sentences.

"Denying, yet again, parole for Leonard Peltier who has spent more than three decades, wrongfully convicted, in prison, is sadly, expected, yet horrific news. Ironically, as hard as the political system, which it undoubtedly is, works against us, the goal, to undermine Indigenous strength and beliefs, only serves to make us more determined to continue to do the work we do, as advocated for our people, indigenous rights, freedoms and land. Leonard is even more in our hearts and people will forever know his name.

It is so obvious that the FBI have something to hide, something so great that if they set Leonard free the truth will set the government and FBI aflame. Yes, racism and genocide and breaches of human rights are alive and well on this continent we call North America.

The U.S. Parole Commission denied parole for Leonard Peltier, irregardless of the fact that there was so absolute proof of guilt as well as the prosecution's star "witness," Myrtle Poor Bear, who later revealed that her testimony was forced and coerced. The land of the free is only true if you are Non-Native American." -- Kat Norris, Coast Salish, Indigenous Action Movement

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