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the forced removal from a homeland
the deportation of the Jews from Spain in 1492
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Recent Examples of deportation
New York City officials condemn federal immigration raid A chaotic immigration raid in New York City on Tuesday reflected the US government’s widening deportation campaign, drawing outrage from local officials and residents.
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Of course, deportation or removal from the United States isn’t the same as death; Rubio’s unilateral visa revocation isn’t the same as the proscription.
—JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Gloria expressed her concern over the current government’s aggressive deportation campaign and the loss of respect for other people’s opinions.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
The news outlet 404 Media earlier this year reported that ICE has used Flock data for its deportation efforts.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Of course, deportation or removal from the United States isn’t the same as death; Rubio’s unilateral visa revocation isn’t the same as the proscription.
—JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Gloria expressed her concern over the current government’s aggressive deportation campaign and the loss of respect for other people’s opinions.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
The news outlet 404 Media earlier this year reported that ICE has used Flock data for its deportation efforts.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deportation
expulsion
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Abrego Garcia, currently in immigration custody, became a symbol of the administration’s hardline deportation policies after courts ruled his initial expulsion to El Salvador violated a standing order.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The party called for the expulsion of the French ambassador, and thousands of people gathered in the streets to pressure the government to act on their demand.—
NPR,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Deportation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deportation. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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