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as in detention
the state of being held in lawful custody
keep him in detainer for at least 72 hours
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as in appropriation
the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority
she filed an action for unlawful detainer of land after nonpayment of rent
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Recent Examples of detainer
This indicates that in more than half of the cases, individuals encountered by local police were subsequently subject to federal immigration holds or detainer requests following an arrest or stop.
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Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
The Orlando Police Department instead took him to jail, where he was booked on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer request.
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Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 June 2026
At issue in the case was the Boston Trust Act, which prohibits Boston Police and other city departments from cooperating with ICE on civil immigration detainers.
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Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
Clifford said the program will streamline placing detainers on people already in custody at the jail.
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Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
26 May 2026
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Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
The Orlando Police Department instead took him to jail, where he was booked on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer request.
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Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 June 2026
At issue in the case was the Boston Trust Act, which prohibits Boston Police and other city departments from cooperating with ICE on civil immigration detainers.
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Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
Clifford said the program will streamline placing detainers on people already in custody at the jail.
—
Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detainer
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The court allowed the arrest and detention of American citizens of Japanese descent, citing wartime concerns.
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Journalists and government critics frequently face investigation, detention or prosecution.
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Many of the projects are supported by the State of Florida through appropriations or by university bonding and private donations.
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Also stalled are appropriations for the State Department, a resolution commemorating the anniversary of the enactment of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, among other measures.
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But after his imprisonment, Lilburne’s Proposition became the defining cause of the radical Leveller movement, which subsequently dedicated itself to unlocking all of the revolutionary possibilities lurking in the word equal.
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Badea, who was involved in the conspiracy for less time, was handed eight years’ imprisonment.
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In court documents, O’Hara alleged the defendants violated his First and Fourth Amendment rights, accusing them of unlawfully restricting free speech and initiating an unlawful seizure while using excessive force.
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Later Wednesday, Mexico City Health Secretary Nadine Gasman, told a news conference that another man, about 30, was treated by emergency personnel after suffering an epileptic seizure, convulsions, and gastrointestinal bleeding.
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His spouse, Marie Castro Fiallos, told the federal court her husband’s incarceration has been devastating for their children.
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According to Evans, Holmes has maintained a spotless disciplinary record during her three years of incarceration.
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While the federal takeover of the city’s police department ended in September, National Guard deployments have continued.
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In Greenville, North Carolina, the city's mayor enacted a curfew ahead of the holiday weekend in response to threats of a teen takeover, according to The Reflector.
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His invitation for me was to go to Vienna for a festival called Republic of Love to give a talk about the rise of fascism at ORF, which is the radio station where Hitler announced the annexation of Austria.
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That would deliver on the promise of development for 50 acres of land on the western portion of the site, which joined the city as part of a more than 1,300-acre annexation a decade ago.
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“Detainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detainer. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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