The Number of People Held in Detention Varies, but It's Never Falled Below One %

At any given time theyreano thousandsan tens of thousands of people held in detention, and several % of those are citizens. That is a substantial number of people who are held in detention for as little as a few days, but for as long as several months. And now, you know, you'd think if you were a citizen and you're held in detention because someone is unable to establish your status, even though you are not in any way an illegal immigrant. That's a serious consideration.