detained

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And there are fewer detained immigrants — facilities across the country held about 60,000 detainees in April, compared to more than 70,000 in late January.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Min Zin was detained “on suspicion of conducting espionage and endangering China’s national security” and placed under “criminal coercive measures,” Lin said, meaning that he is being investigated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

At the next station, two officers entered the carriage and detained him for draft evasion.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Following the 11-hour immigration interview, Artan said he was then taken to a separate holding cell where he was detained for several hours before being put on a flight back to Istanbul, Turkey.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Laney put Paganini in his carrier, detained only briefly by Mama, who unsuccessfully tried to make a case that Paganini would be more comfortable at home.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser