Immigration Detention
/ɪˌmɪɡreɪʃən dɪˈtɛnʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The practice or condition of lawfully holding non-citizens in custody pending determination of their immigration status, removal, or other legal processes.
The detainee was held in immigration detention while awaiting a hearing.
- (n.) The facility or center where individuals are confined under immigration detention laws.
The government operates several immigration detention centers near the border.
Forms
- immigration detention
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Commentary
Immigration detention pertains both to the legal status of holding individuals and the physical places of confinement; clarity requires specifying context when drafting or interpreting.
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