1.   Almost all are noncitizens of Middle Eastern descent who have been held on immigration violations, like overstaying visas.

2.   An agreement between the federal labor and immigration agencies requires labor inspectors to report immigration law violations to the INS, which workers fear could lead to their arrest.

3.   An unknown number of people associated with the highjackers have been detained and arrested for immigration violations, said Mindy Tucker, spokesperson for the Justice Department.

4.   And they would not have had to take him into custody on immigration violations, as they were obliged to do.

5.   And while Soubra was detained in May on an immigrations violation, he has not been charged with any crime or connected to the attacks.

6.   As of early Wednesday evening, several people, whom the authorities refused to identify, had been detained on immigration violations and were being questioned.

7.   As of Wednesday night, several people, whom the authorities declined to identify, had been detained on immigration violations and were being questioned.

8.   Ashcroft said Tuesday he has directed the Justice Department to extend the time persons held on immigration violations can be kept in custody.

9.   At the other end are those held on immigration violations who may not have lawyers at all.

10.   Authorities will no longer say how many people have been arrested on immigration violations.