expatriations

noun

plural of expatriation
as in deportations
the forced removal from a homeland the brutal expatriation of thousands of Cherokee to Indian Territory is now commonly referred to as the Trail of Tears

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  1. deportations
  2. expulsions
Noun
  • Trump’s prioritization of deportations has changed how ICE is operating and more than doubled the number of deportation officers nationwide, leading to more arrests and removals.
    — Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The primary came as the Chicago area reeled from arrests, deportations and violence that occurred during Operation Midway Blitz, the federal government’s immigration enforcement campaign last fall.
    — Marni Pyke, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of deportations
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  • Only 14 cases led to suspensions and seven to expulsions or dismissals.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The men faced a range of disciplinary action, from reflection papers to suspensions and expulsions, The New York Times reported.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of expulsions
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