detainee
noun
de·tain·ee
di-ˌtā-ˈnē 
ˌdē-
: a person held in custody especially for political reasons
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Among their arguments: The detainees were not informed of their Miranda rights, the government’s conduct was outrageous and the prisoners were subjected to unlawful punishment even before their trial.
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Charlie Savage, New York Times, 16 May 2024
Advertisement Many detainees are soon freed with court dates a year or more away to appear for immigration hearings.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024
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Charlie Savage, New York Times, 16 May 2024
Advertisement Many detainees are soon freed with court dates a year or more away to appear for immigration hearings.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024
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detainee
noun
de·tain·ee
di-ˌtā-ˈnē
: a person who is detained
especially
: a person held in custody prior to trial or hearing
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