detention
Example Sentences
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She urged the UK and other governments that "share responsibility for his ongoing torture and unlawful detention" to ensure his release.
From BBC
Federal agencies rely on contractors that provide essential services, including transportation, detention centers, food, and healthcare.
The detentions took place on Tuesday, according to a statement by the church and overseas human-rights groups.
Ryan Turner's visa was cancelled on character grounds and he was taken into immigration detention on Tuesday.
From BBC
A federal judge recently dismissed the case against the driver, finding that he had been denied access to counsel while in immigration detention.
From Los Angeles Times
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