Senator Chris Murphy and 23 colleagues filed an amicus brief to uphold protections for minors in immigration detention.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Murphy supports amicus brief on minors' protections: U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn) has joined 23 other senators in filing an amicus brief with the Ninth Circuit Court, advocating for the upholding of the 1997 Flores Settlement Agreement, which outlines crucial protections for children in immigration detention.
Arguments against policy changes: The amicus brief contends that changes brought by the “One, Big Beautiful Bill Act” should not override existing legal standards protecting minors. The senators argue that funding appropriations cannot constitute changes in substantive law governing detention.
Who is involved: The brief was led by Senators Jeff Merkley, Dick Durbin, and Gary Peters, with additional support from Murphy and a bipartisan group of senators. A full copy of the brief is available through the Senate Budget Committee.
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