free leonard peltier

response to letter sent:The Bureau of Prisons understands that separation from family is a
painful consequence of incarceration and attempts to designate inmates
to facilities commensurate with their security and program needs within
500 miles of their release residence, while maintaining population
balance throughout our institutions. If an inmate is placed at an
institution that is more then 500 miles from his release residence,
generally, it is due to specific security, programming, or population
concerns. When an inmate is referred for transfer, these same criteria
are applied in making a decision for transfer to a new facility.

Any request for transfer must be initiated by institution staff.
Should a request be submitted on Mr. Peltier's behalf, he will reviewed
for transfer to an appropriate facility in accordance with Program
Statement 5100.08, Inmate Security Designation and Custody
Classification. Mr. Peltier should continue to direct any questions
regarding the possibility of a transfer to members of his Unit Team.

I trust this response has addressed your concerns.

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