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Israeli security forces used to be able to detain and hold violent Jewish settlers without formal charges or trial, a practice known as administrative detention.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026

Mamdani admitted he was not sure if he has the power to order the New York Police Department to detain a foreign leader but is discussing the matter with the city's legal team.

From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026

The purchase comes as the Department of Homeland Security has moved to scale up its capacity to detain immigrants without relying as heavily on private prison corporations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

Police arrive on scene shortly afterwards and detain the man about five minutes after he first pulled up in the street.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026

“When shall I see you?” asked Arobin, seeking to detain her, the maid having left the room.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin

Speaking to shareholders during a private meeting last year, the CEO of Akima’s parent company, John Aġnaaqłuk Lincoln, said the company cares about the welfare of the people it detains nationwide.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 14, 2026

ICE detains hundreds at a plant in Georgia, Oracle surges toward the trillion dollar mark, and JP Morgan has a fancy new headquarters.

From Slate ● Sep. 13, 2025

In the first video I watched, a man in an unmarked car detains another man sitting on a bus bench in Pasadena.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2025

Apparently, the administration is casting a very wide net as it detains and deports people.

From Salon ● May 25, 2025

How very kind Mr. Brooke is, and how fortunate that Mr. Laurence’s business detains him near you so long, since he is so useful to you and Father.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

On Monday, Derbyshire Police said a man had been briefly detained outside Molly Malone's bar, before being released.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

San Diego Padres catching coordinator Oswaldo Pirela was detained at El Paso International Airport and remains in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

The victims of that era include the Gaos’ father, who was detained as a counterrevolutionary and died in custody.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

Authorities detained its founding pastor Ezra Jin during the October crackdown but he was released in July, weeks after US President Donald Trump raised his case with Xi.

From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026

Witnessing this criminal act, Six-Fingers and his deputies immediately detained the man and took him to the police station.

From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang

It didn’t provide an assessment of Suu Kyi’s health or condition, noting that any observations or recommendations are shared exclusively with the detaining authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

It’s not uncommon for ICE agents to use unmarked cars and wear masks as they attempt arrests, and advocacy groups say the tactic means people often aren’t aware that it’s federal agents detaining them.

From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026

The ruling was issued as part of a class-action lawsuit filed by noncitizens challenging ICE’s recent practice of making arrests at immigration courthouses and detaining people for extended periods in facilities designed for short-term holds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026

"If the ships failed to heed their instructions, detaining them was a viable alternative," he said.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026

“We had better move on, Mr. Weston,” said she, “we are detaining the girls.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen