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deportation

[dee-pawr-tey-shuhn, -pohr-] / ˌdi pɔrˈteɪ ʃən, -poʊr- /


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Now, however, U.S. attorneys’ offices are taking a different approach, pursuing prosecutions that could result in prison terms or deportation.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

Prior to sentencing, his lawyer, David Taylor, told the court Nabizada was "at risk of deportation" due to the conviction.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

While earlier cases primarily involved ICE pursuing immigrants with final deportation orders, the arrests now involve people with expired visas but another form of legal status pending, such as a green card or asylum application.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

For months, he was separated from his family and faced deportation.

From Slate Aug. 4, 2026

“He said the deportation order stands and that it’s better if you and your family leave tonight.”

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon

The central controversy of Arendt’s career concerned her claims about Jewish leaders’ roles in compiling lists and administering deportations.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

A similar lawsuit was filed earlier in June at the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights to halt US deportations to Equatorial Guinea, which has also served as a way station for African deportees.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

There was more — a lot more, from the Epstein files and the Iran war to incompetence, lying and deportations.

From Salon Jun. 28, 2026

Along with focusing on deportations, the administration is deploying other tactics to deter legal, as well as illegal, immigration.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

Had the Soviets managed to keep the deportations a secret from the world?

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys




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