custody

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In the process of detaining street vendors, ICE officers also took a young woman, Andrea Velez, into custody, accusing her of assault.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

They said he entered the U.S. at an unknown date and will remain in ICE custody pending the outcome of his removal proceedings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The Financial Times noted this past week that Treasury securities held in custody for foreign and official accounts at the New York Fed had fallen by $82 billion from Feb. 25 through March 25.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Police arrested the three minors over the course of the past few days and they have been remanded in custody.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

He looks at us as though we are only suitcases in his custody.

From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat