Senator Chris Murphy and Representative Maxine Dexter introduce legislation to ensure communication rights for DHS detainees.
Quiver AI Summary
Senators Murphy and Dexter introduce new legislation: U.S. Senator Chris Murphy and Representative Maxine Dexter, along with 58 colleagues, introduced the Restoring Access to Detainees Act. This bill aims to grant detained noncitizens the right to contact their legal counsel and families, amid allegations of excessive deprivation of these rights by DHS.
Concerns highlighted by lawmakers: The bill responds to reports that ICE and CBP have prevented detainees, including children, from accessing legal assistance and communication with family. Senator Murphy emphasized the humanitarian need for detainees to have family contact, while Representative Dexter called access to legal counsel a fundamental human right.
Wider support and implications: The legislation has bipartisan support and addresses concerns that current practices violate due process. Various civil rights organizations have endorsed the bill, asserting the necessity of legal representation in immigration proceedings to ensure fairness in the system.
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Christopher Murphy Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Christopher Murphy is worth $904.0K, as of November 7th, 2025. This is the 340th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
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Christopher Murphy Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Christopher Murphy:
- S.3146: A bill to restore limited, free telephone service for detainees to facilitate consultations with legal counsel and to maintain ties with their families, and for other purposes.
- S.2816: Stop Sycophants in Government Act of 2025
- S.2655: Community-based Refugee Reception Act of 2025
- S.2470: College Athlete Economic Freedom Act
- S.2469: College Athlete Right to Organize Act
- S.2031: Workforce Mobility Act of 2025
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Christopher Murphy Fundraising
Christopher Murphy recently disclosed $639.8K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 102nd most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 100.0% came from individual donors.
Murphy disclosed $352.4K of spending. This was the 149th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Murphy disclosed $10.6M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 14th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
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