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DHS Removal and Deportation Process

The process of removal and deportation as defined by the Department of Homeland Security, including the differences between removal, deportation, and voluntary departure.

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Feb 2, 2026

How does DHS define 'deportation' versus 'removal' versus 'voluntary return' in its reports?

and immigration law distinguish an official "" (the modern legal process) from colloquial "deportation," while "voluntary return"/"" describe non‑coerced exits that carry different legal consequences;...