The International Leonard Peltier Defense Committee (ILPDC) is a dedicated organization advocating for the release of Leonard Peltier, a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians who has been imprisoned for nearly 50 years. Peltier is serving two life sentences for his alleged involvement in the deaths of two FBI agents during a shootout on the Pine Ridge Indian reservation in 1975. Despite his co-defendants being acquitted on grounds of self-defense, Peltier remains incarcerated at the maximum-security facility in Florida, making his conviction increasingly akin to a de facto death sentence.
The ILPDC, through its strong and effective Executive Clemency Campaign, has garnered support from various human rights organizations, politicians, international groups, and survivors of the 1975 shootout. The committee has successfully initiated tribal resolutions, gained the backing of United States senators and congress members, and established partnerships with faith healers and religious organizations. Additionally, the ILPDC has actively participated in United Nations forums on Indigenous People's Rights and has recently received mention of Leonard Peltier's name at the White House press conference. Despite facing malicious attacks aimed at causing division, the ILPDC remains committed to its mission of advocating for Peltier's freedom peacefully and with respect for all.
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