detainment

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To a pastor released after a warrantless detainment.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

The detainment of the pair sparked protests outside the detention facility where they were being held, and led to a national outcry.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

The case has been closely monitored by human rights groups including Amal Clooney's Clooney Foundation for Justice, which in October questioned the lengthy detainment, citing "repeated postponements and slow progress".

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Bobby Nunez was arrested Sept. 2 after he was accused of interfering with the detainment of Tatiana Mafla-Martinez while she live-streamed her Aug. 15 arrest.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2025

None spoke of Citra’s detainment, or her escape to the Chilargentine Region, but some did joke with Marie about that embarrassing journal entry.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman