The statue of Leonard Peltier, American Indian Movement activist and long-term prisoner, was created by political artist Rigo 23.

On the way, it made stops in various locations such as Standing Rock, Pine Ridge, and Alcatraz Island.

[2] On December 9, 2016, the statue was placed in front of the American University's Katzen Arts Center.

[3] In January 2017, the statue was disassembled and removed from the campus by its administration who issued the statement: The decision to host the Peltier statue required a more thorough assessment of the implications of placing the piece in a prominent, public space outside the museum.

Further, the nature and location of the piece called into question our ability to honor our responsibilities to ensure the security of the art and the safety of our community.The university has agreed to work alongside the artist to find another home for the statue.