Episode

What does "detention" mean?

Podcast: Civics 101
Published: Feb 24, 2026
Duration seconds: 2155
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Summary

We've used the word "detention" many times when we've talked about immigration laws and ICE. But what does that word actually mean? A listener wanted to know, so we got the answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices