in custody

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While some of the immigrant workers detained that day are now free, Lucha Zapoteca and its members say they are going to continue to advocate for those who remain in custody.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Daqamah, a former student at the university, has been remanded in custody to appear at Guildford Magistrates' Court.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

He served a few months in custody before President Trump commuted his sentence in October.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Back in December, 41 year-old Jean Wilson Brutus, who was originally from Haiti, died the first day he was in custody.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Oakland Police have a 16-year-old high school student in custody, based on video camera footage from the bus.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater