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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

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

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

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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