Paul Whelan reacts to bill supporting Americans wrongfully detained overseas
September 18, 2026
CBS News Detroit reported on Stevens’ legislation to provide support to Americans returning home after being wrongfully detained abroad.
Whelan thanked Stevens for introducing the legislation and discussed the challenges former detainees can face after returning home.
The report highlighted Whelan’s more than five years of wrongful detention in Russia and the legislation’s effort to help Americans rebuild their lives after returning to the United States