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Chris Murphy: “DHS is also required to follow the ‘Detained Parents Directive’ (DPD), even in its weakened state, to ensure that…”

On the recordSeptember 23, 2026
DHS is also required to follow the ‘Detained Parents Directive’ (DPD), even in its weakened state, to ensure that parents are not unconstitutionally deprived of their child.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

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Emphasizing the need for DHS to adhere to directives protecting parents.

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