deport

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John Adams pushed Congress in 1798 to pass the Alien and Sedition Acts, measures that allowed the government to deport and otherwise persecute critics of the administration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

In response to questions, Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Lauren Bis said in a statement that Immigration and Customs Enforcement “does NOT deport United States citizens or separate families,”

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

It means Britain will no longer have to wait for emergency travel documents to be issued by Nigeria if they are seeking to deport someone.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

The government affirmed to the judge that it would not deport him to either country.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

Some members were U.S. residents, living in Los Angeles until 1996, when a federal law began requiring judges to deport them if they committed serious crimes.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario