detention center

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Of the 13, Mexican officials said that includes six who died of medical complications, four from suicide, two during ICE operations and another in the shooting at the detention center in Dallas.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

But, Carlos said by phone from the detention center, “I have my moments where I don’t know how much longer I can last.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The shelter’s oldest resident is an 83-year-old who spent most of his life working in Florida before he was picked up and sent to a detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

Roxbury, New Jersey, is a town that has been actively organizing against an immigrant detention center since January, shortly after the Washington Post revealed the small conservative town was on DHS’ list for a warehouse.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026

Families like Ghalib’s often end up in a refugee camp or even a detention center on mainland Greece.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell