Official writings, statements, legal filings, and educational materials documenting Leonard Peltier’s life, case, and legacy. PDFs open in a new window.
Leonard Peltier Resource Library
A First-Person Account of Survival and Resistance
In this powerful narrative, Leonard Peltier recounts his early life, the violence of Indian boarding schools, and the resilience that carried him forward. These writings preserve memory, truth, and Indigenous resistance.
Former U.S. Attorney Urges Clemency for Leonard Peltier
In a letter to President Biden, James H. Reynolds, the prosecutor in the original case, now states the conviction was unjust and urges commutation after 46 years of incarceration.
National Day of Mourning Statement by Leonard Peltier
This primary source document presents Leonard Peltier’s 2024 Day of Mourning statement, addressing historical genocide, spiritual endurance, and solidarity among oppressed people.
UN Human Rights Council Opinion on Leonard Peltier (2022)
This 17-page report examines procedural violations, parole denials, and human rights concerns surrounding Leonard Peltier’s imprisonment.
Attorneys Respond to Parole Denial
Leonard Peltier’s legal team announces plans to appeal the July 2, 2024, parole decision, highlighting the unconstitutional denial and ongoing struggle for freedom for the longest-serving Indigenous political prisoner in the United States.
President Biden Grants Clemency to Leonard Peltier
In a letter to President Biden, James H. Reynolds, the prosecutor in the original case, now states the conviction was unjust and urges commutation after 46 years of incarceration.