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detention center

[dih-ten-shuhn sen-ter] / dɪˈtɛn ʃən ˌsɛn tər /


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Separate from the aid tent, protests at the facility persist, with a grassroots group of activists maintaining a mutual aid table of their own near the detention center.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

Other complaints include persistently low-quality food, isolation within the facility, and frequent transfers between Delaney Hall and other facilities, which serve to prevent organizing in the detention center.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

In Adelanto, the men found creative ways to fill their time at the detention center.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

The GEO Group and other immigrant detention center operators have faced other legal battles over workers’ rights, including lawsuits in Washington, Colorado and California over the $1-per-day payment.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

After Garvey left the detention center that day, Cole jabbed his fist into the air. he exclaimed.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen




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