detention center

Example Sentences

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The couple would spend nine hours driving from North Carolina to visit their son, who was being held at a detention center in south Georgia.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

Local groups that oppose ICE’s efforts celebrated the ruling and pledged to continue applying pressure until there is a permanent ruling ensuring the building will never operate as a detention center.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

"Our priority is to get her out of this detention center and repatriate her to France. Given her health, she won't last a month in such conditions of detention," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

During this time, the family will be housed in a detention center, unable to work and with limited access to education, health care and decent living conditions.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell