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deportation

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


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"We expect him to be released as quickly as possible, at this time, we see no risk of deportation."

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

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

His plea agreement states that deportation back to Israel is “practically inevitable” and that he may be permanently barred from returning to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

He was speaking a few months after thousands of foreign-born prisoners had been released from British jails without first being considered for deportation.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

"Your husband was supposed to present himself for deportation last week," the oldest-looking officer says.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse




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