detention
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Serrano, who has served in the military for nearly 28 years, told the BBC that his wife's detention had left him distraught.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
He waived any rights to a detention hearing in Tucson ahead of his transfer to New York, where he was indicted.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
David Venturella has advocated for the use of warehouses for immigration detention.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
In the memo on ICE’s new policy, Lyons noted that in the 10 fiscal years before 2025, ICE facilitated roughly 45 congressional visits to detention centers each year.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
“Yes,” Miss Kwan frowned, “that sounds entirely likely. Everyone here is on first warning. One more problem today, and that’s detention for all of you.”
From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness
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