Senator Blumenthal criticizes ICE for detaining a Wilbur Cross High School student, expressing strong support for the student.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) has issued a statement regarding the detention of a Wilbur Cross High School student by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He described the situation as "cruel, craven and coldhearted," and expressed support for the student, Esdras, stating, "We are fighting for you, and we will not stop until you are home."
Blumenthal emphasized that Esdras should be preparing for his upcoming school year rather than being detained. The senator's remarks highlight ongoing concerns regarding immigration enforcement actions affecting students in Connecticut.
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Richard Blumenthal Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Richard Blumenthal:
- S.2264: A bill to improve the emergency management capabilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
- S.2072: MORE Savings Act
- S.2071: Disaster Relief Medicaid Act
- S.2070: Insurrection Act of 2025
- S.2061: Molly R. Loomis Research for Descendants of Toxic Exposed Veterans Act of 2025
- S.1955: Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
You can track bills proposed by Richard Blumenthal on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Blumenthal.
Richard Blumenthal Fundraising
Richard Blumenthal recently disclosed $55.3K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 710th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 87.3% came from individual donors.
Blumenthal disclosed $63.0K of spending. This was the 642nd most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Blumenthal disclosed $1.3M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 235th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Richard Blumenthal's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
