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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

“Go if you wish, ser. I will not detain you. I will not detain any of you.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

Immigration and Customs Enforcement detains immigrants for civil purposes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

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

Immigration attorneys have told the BBC that once ICE detains an individual, it can sometimes take days for families or lawyers to find out where they are.

From BBC ● Jan. 8, 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

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

A judge ordered him detained pending extradition proceedings, prompting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to send Texas Gov. Greg Abbott a formal request for Castro’s extradition.

From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2026

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

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 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

Dozens of black leaders were also detained, including several prominent whites opposed to apartheid: Beyers Naude of the Christian Institute, and Dcnald Woods, editor of the East London Dispatch and a friend of Biko’s.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

The Israeli military said on Thursday it had sent forces to the area a second time, overnight, and dismantled two outposts, detaining one Israeli.

From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026

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

Adeyemi's lawyer, prominent human rights advocate Femi Falana, told the BBC that Adeniyi had since been released, and that detaining a relative in place of a suspect was illegal in Nigeria.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 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

"I shall return for the debate tryout," Didu says, detaining him.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins