Complex sentence: The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) asked the court to impose a fine on Davis rather than incarcerate her, but following the court appearance, Davis was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals and was jailed for contempt of court.
Split into simpler sentences: The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has asked the court to impose a fine on Davis rather than incarcerate her. Following the court appearance, Davis was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals and was jailed for contempt of court.