the grammar question
Activists say they wonder who will protect the rights of minors now in custody.
Is this sentence right? Should I say "now is in custody"?

Question

Answer

No, 'now in custody' is more correct, as a phrasal noun.

However, you could also write "... rights of minors who are now in custody."

Answer

The sentence sounds perfect to me....'now is in custody' is definitely incorrect.

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