Senator Blumenthal comments on the release of Afghan interpreter Zia S. from ICE custody after unlawful detention.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal released a statement following the release of Zia S., an Afghan interpreter detained by ICE after a biometrics appointment for his Green Card application. Blumenthal described Zia's detention as "unlawful" and emphasized the need to protect those who supported U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
After two months in detention, Zia was reunited with his family in Connecticut. He had previously worked as a translator for U.S. forces and has a pending Green Card application, which is being processed with Chief of Mission approval.
The senator reiterated his commitment to ensuring Zia and others like him receive the support and legal pathways necessary for permanent residency in the U.S.
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Richard Blumenthal Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Richard Blumenthal:
- S.3000: A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to identify and report instances of disability benefit questionnaire fraud, and for other purposes.
- S.2977: A bill to amend chapter 77 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure timely rulings by the Merit Systems Protection Board on appeals by Federal employees and applicants for employment.
- S.2956: A bill to prohibit the sale, lease, or loan of used motor vehicles with open recalls to consumers by auto dealers.
- S.2942: A bill for the relief of Valent Kolami.
- S.2842: Stop CMV Act of 2025
- S.2799: Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act
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Richard Blumenthal Fundraising
Richard Blumenthal recently disclosed $43.4K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 609th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 57.4% came from individual donors.
Blumenthal disclosed $76.9K of spending. This was the 480th most from all Q3 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 204th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
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