Leonard Peltier, an Indigenous activist, was recently released from a Florida prison after President Biden commuted his life sentence. Peltier's case, stemming from the 1975 killings of two FBI agents, has long been viewed by many Native Americans as a miscarriage of justice. As he left prison, he was welcomed by supporters and headed to his reservation where his tribe had arranged housing for him. Advocates argue that Peltier symbolizes the struggles faced by Native Americans with law enforcement, while critics assert he remains guilty of his crimes.
Peltier's release marks a significant moment for Native American activism as he symbolically represents those who've faced injustices due to systemic oppression.
Nick Estes highlights that Peltier embodies the struggles of many Native Americans, being a symbol of the fight against police brutality and racial profiling.
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