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
Leonard Peltier recounts his early life, the violence of boarding schools, and the resilience that carried him forward.
Presidential Clemency Order – Leonard Peltier
Issued by President Joseph R. Biden Jr. granting executive clemency to Leonard Peltier.
Leonard Peltier – Day of Mourning Statement (2025)
Leonard Peltier reflects on survival, sovereignty, unity, and the ongoing struggle for Indigenous rights.
Attorneys Respond to Parole Denial
Leonard Peltier’s legal team announces plans to appeal the July 2, 2024 parole denial, citing constitutional violations and the ongoing fight for his freedom.
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.
Leonard Peltier: Women Against Genocide Statement
From his prison cell, Leonard Peltier speaks in solidarity with women, Indigenous communities, and all who fight for life and justice.
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.
Video messages, interviews, and moments that document Leonard Peltier’s words, legacy, and ongoing fight for justice.
Video Statements & Media
Hunter Biden discusses unjust imprisonment and the events leading to the shootout, alleging that a tribal–FBI “GOON Squad” carried out killings to suppress Indigenous resistance and erase history.