Blumenthal seeks meeting with DHS over ‘Cruelty and Brutality’ of ICE surge

CTNewsJunkie – Wednesday, September 2, 2026
By Staff Report

Citing fear and panic in the community, U.S. Sen. Richard is requesting a meeting with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Acting ICE Director David Venturella over the increase in immigration enforcement activity in the state over the past several weeks. The surge has focused on Danbury and nearby towns, including reports of people targeted while dropping their children off at school and going to work, Blumenthal said.

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