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deportation

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


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Those who turned 18 while in custody would be turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement for deportation, they were told.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 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He was detained by immigration authorities upon his release in November 2024, and his green card was revoked after an immigration judge ordered his deportation due to his felony conviction.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

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

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

The action likely saved many Jews from arrest and deportation to the extermination camps.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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