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

According to the full transcript, an expert from the government's Youth Justice Service told Southampton Crown Court that placing one of boys in custody would be damaging, given his complex intellectual impairments.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

He will serve 40% of the sentence in custody before being released on licence.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Within 24 hours the Federal Bureau of Investigation had Mr. Scelfo in custody thanks to facial recognition technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

There’s no bail for juvenile offenders—it’s up to the judge to decide whether to let you go home or keep you in custody.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater