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“The United States government can indict you on something, and now you've got to prove your innocence. And that's not the Constitution of the United States.”

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Leonard Peltier
Leonard Peltier

Leonard Peltier is an American Indian activist born on September 12, 1944. He is known for his involvement in the American Indian rights movement, particularly his role in the American Indian Movement (AIM). more

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