custody

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But by 1991, Cynthia and Gonzalez were locked in a contentious custody dispute for their daughter, recalled another friend, Michelle Feigenbaum, who met Cynthia on the local entertainment circuit.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

They have both been remanded in custody to appear before Luton Magistrates' Court on Monday.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

They said he entered the U.S. at an unknown date and will remain in ICE custody pending the outcome of his removal proceedings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The Financial Times noted this past week that Treasury securities held in custody for foreign and official accounts at the New York Fed had fallen by $82 billion from Feb. 25 through March 25.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“Alas,” Magistrate Riker sighed, “without proper papers, I’m afraid we’ll have to take the children into the custody of the city.”

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older