detention center

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Moltke said she recalled a large group of protesters gathered near the Marines stationed at the northern end of the detention center, just before police and ICE swept through and forced her to the ground.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The couple would spend nine hours driving from North Carolina to visit their son, who was being held at a detention center in south Georgia.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

Local groups that oppose ICE’s efforts celebrated the ruling and pledged to continue applying pressure until there is a permanent ruling ensuring the building will never operate as a detention center.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

"Our priority is to get her out of this detention center and repatriate her to France. Given her health, she won't last a month in such conditions of detention," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

It is late afternoon, and we are still standing, still waiting at the detention center.

From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat