Fact check: What are the grounds for deportation of documented immigrants in the US?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, there are several established grounds for deportation of documented immigrants in the US:

Criminal Convictions: Documented immigrants, including green card holders, can face deportation if they have been convicted of serious crimes such as murder, homicide, sexual assault, and robbery ^[1]. Green card holders specifically can have their legal status revoked if they have a criminal record and violate immigration laws ^[2].

Loss of Legal Basis to Remain: The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has initiated removal proceedings against over 26,700 aliens since February under new guidance for those who have no legal basis to remain in the country ^[3].

Administrative Policy Changes: The Trump administration has been expanding the pool of deportable individuals by de-legalizing documented immigrants through termination of programs like the CHNV parole program, which previously allowed hundreds of thousands of people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to live and work in the US temporarily ^[4].

Expedited Removal Process: The administration has expanded the 'expedited removal' program, which allows for quick deportation of individuals without due process if they have been in the US for less than two years ^[5].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks several critical contextual elements:

• Third-Country Deportations: A significant development is that the Supreme Court has permitted removal of documented immigrants to third countries when their home countries refuse to accept them, particularly for those convicted of violent crimes ^[6]. The Department of Homeland Security has secured legal authority to deport criminal immigrants to countries that have agreed to accept them, even if they are not the person's country of origin ^[7].
• Due Process Concerns: Immigration advocacy organizations like the National Immigrant Justice Center are highlighting the lack of due process in expedited removal procedures, suggesting that the current system may violate constitutional protections ^[5].
• Policy Enforcement Expansion: The current administration's approach involves not just enforcing existing deportation grounds but actively creating new categories of deportable individuals by terminating legal status programs ^[4].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question itself appears neutral and factual, seeking information about legal grounds for deportation. However, the sources reveal potential bias in how deportation policies are being presented:

• Government Sources vs. Advocacy Sources: The Department of Homeland Security sources ^{[8] [7]} frame deportation efforts as "fighting fake news" and removing "the worst-of-the-worst illegal aliens," while advocacy sources ^[5] emphasize due process concerns and protection of immigrant rights.
• Terminology Bias: Government sources use terms like "criminal illegal aliens" even when referring to documented immigrants who may lose their status ^[7], while advocacy sources focus on the expansion of deportable categories affecting previously legal residents ^[4].
• Selective Reporting: The DHS claims media has spread "disinformation" about immigration policies ^[8], suggesting a narrative battle over how deportation policies are characterized publicly.

The Trump administration and DHS officials benefit from portraying expanded deportation as necessary law enforcement, while immigration advocacy organizations and affected communities benefit from highlighting due process concerns and the expansion of deportable categories beyond traditional criminal grounds.