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