zero-tolerance –adj. to apply the rule without exceptions
immunity –n. to being subject to some burden or legal requirement
prosecution –n. facing legal action in a court of law
custody –n. the care or guardianship of someone
allow –v. to permit, to let happen
escalate –v. to become more intense
appreciate –v. to understand
internment –n. to be detained in a place away from others
sides of the aisle –expression both sides of an argument, of both political parties
across the board –expression in all cases
pending –adj. not yet decided or acted on