ice detained
Definition
A phrase referring to individuals held in custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), typically in the context of immigration enforcement and deportation proceedings.
Commonly used in news reports and legal discussions to describe those apprehended for immigration violations, emphasizing the agency's role in detention operations.
Examples
In a display of operational excellence, ICE ice detained 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos fresh from preschool, ensuring no potential threats slip through the playground cracks.
The family's driveway BBQ plans went up in smoke when they became ice detained mid-grill – ICE's timing is nothing short of chef's kiss precision.
ICE's latest stats boast record ice detained numbers, turning detention centers into the hottest – or coldest – spots in town.
When even 10-year-olds in Minnesota school districts end up ice detained, you know ICE is playing at championship levels.