deportation
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Lawyers said many people, especially immigrants, who have viable claims have chosen not to pursue them out of fear of being targeted for deportation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
The order calls on local authorities to set up "holding centres" for "apprehended foreigners" awaiting deportation, as part of a broader crackdown on illegal migration.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
Legal disputes involving student protesters, deportation proceedings and expanded scrutiny of lawful residents have increasingly merged immigration enforcement with broader debates over political speech, due process and constitutional protections.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
Overstaying a US visa can lead to deportation, ineligibility for future visas and re-entry bans lasting up to 10 years, according to the US State Department.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
“I would pretty much be facing deportation to India.”
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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