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\n \n Deportation and Removal Laws\n <\/h1>\n \n Deportation (also called “removal”) occurs when the federal government formally removes a noncitizen from the United States.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Deportation, or removal, is the formal process the U.S. government uses to expel a noncitizen for violating immigration laws or committing certain crimes. The Department of Homeland Security<\/a> and immigration courts handle these proceedings, which can involve hearings, detention, and limited opportunities to apply for relief. Because removal can carry long\u2011term consequences, including bars on returning to the U.S., many noncitizens seek legal help to understand their rights and options.<\/p>\n

FindLaw’s Deportation and Removal Laws section will help you understand this process. Use the menus below to navigate to the most relevant topic, or scroll down to learn more about removal proceedings and legal options for avoiding deportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Deportation Basics\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h2>\n \n