detention center

Example Sentences

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At least four Mexican nationals have died at the detention center.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

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

Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which plans to convert it into a detention center for immigrants awaiting deportation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

The reality is that though one community may succeed in pushing out a detention center, the story doesn’t end there.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026

Thirty minutes later, they walked into the adult detention center and stood in front of the receptionist.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young