detention

Example Sentences

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The detentions took place on Tuesday, according to a statement by the church and overseas human-rights groups.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ryan Turner's visa was cancelled on character grounds and he was taken into immigration detention on Tuesday.

From BBC

A federal judge recently dismissed the case against the driver, finding that he had been denied access to counsel while in immigration detention.

From Los Angeles Times

The union called the incidents "alarming" and called for the release of 23 media workers who remain in detention in the country.

From BBC

Laboni Hoq, a chief attorney on the case, said the goal is to keep Khan out of detention while the team seeks to adjust her status.

From Los Angeles Times