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deportation

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


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Dahlia Lithwick: Temporary protected status is a federal humanitarian program that protects folks against deportation.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

That number is certainly an undercount, as not all immigrants report wrongdoing for fear of deportation, and not every report included dollar amounts.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

Palantir is the top beneficiary of DHS’s stepped-up spending on deportation and surveillance work, according to a Journal review of government records, contracts, documents describing privacy concerns and people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The real Border Patrol agent thought that Alvarez-Gonzalez was also a federal officer, so he diverted from his deportation mission and “deconflicted” for safety reasons.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Mine was marked by aloof boys, prepping for the SATs, and a looming fear of deportation.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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