deportation
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These kinds of checks, Flowers said, should be done by social workers, not by ICE or police officers, or anyone else working in the deportation system.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026
He was detained by immigration authorities upon his release in November 2024, and his green card was revoked after an immigration judge ordered his deportation due to his felony conviction.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which plans to convert it into a detention center for immigrants awaiting deportation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
Threatened with deportation, he was held in prison for 17 months, with everyone from Will Smith to Rev Jesse Jackson petitioning for his release.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
To help make ends meet, Granny rented out part of her lodgings to immigrant workers whose permits to live in Alexandra had expired and who were facing deportation orders.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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