deportation

Example Sentences

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And now, their 49-year-old father, Armando Gonzalez, a local handyman, is facing the threat of deportation after he was detained by federal immigration agents in Big Bear Lake this week.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Earlier this month, the UK's embassy in the country warned that "British nationals are subject to UAE laws, violations may lead to fines, imprisonment, or deportation."

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Accardi, originally from Italy, subsequently had his application for suspension of deportation denied.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

Since Callejas’ deportation, the children have been with a caretaker, and a judge has allowed their father more time with them, according to lawyers for both parents.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

As the deportation proceeded, I rushed downstairs to the shoemaker's apartment to get a street-level view of what was happening.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson