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Speaking to shareholders during a private meeting last year, the CEO of Akima’s parent company, John Aġnaaqłuk Lincoln, said the company cares about the welfare of the people it detains nationwide.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Marine, temporarily detains someone, the question is: Is that person free to go?

From Slate • Sep. 3, 2025

Apparently, the administration is casting a very wide net as it detains and deports people.

From Salon • May 25, 2025

A roving specialist team detains offenders seen on security cameras but more often than not they have to be released when police fail to attend.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2023

How very kind Mr. Brooke is, and how fortunate that Mr. Laurence’s business detains him near you so long, since he is so useful to you and Father.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott