Denial of Parole for Leonard Peltier

Leonard Peltier, an American Indian activist convicted of killing two FBI agents in 1975, has been denied parole and won't be eligible for another hearing until 2026. His attorney argues he was wrongly convicted. The fight for his freedom remains a rallying cry in Indigenous rights movements.

Parole Hearing for Leonard Peltier

Leonard Peltier, an American Indian activist convicted for the 1975 killings of two FBI agents, has a parole hearing at the age of 79. Supporters claim he was wrongly convicted and argue for his release, while the FBI and its agents oppose parole, citing Peltier's actions as a 'cold-blooded murder.' The case has been a long-standing battle between Indigenous rights movements and law enforcement.

Land Repatriation to Yurok Tribe in Redwood National and State Parks

125 acres of forest land in California's Redwood National and State Parks will return to the Yurock tribe in a first-of-its-kind arrangement.