Deportation refers to the action of forcibly removing an individual or group of individuals from a country by the government. This research area explores the policies, practices, and implications of deportations, including the legal frameworks governing deportations, the reasons for deporting individuals, the impact on affected individuals and communities, and the effectiveness of deportation as a means of addressing immigration issues. Researchers in this area may also study the human rights implications of deportation, the social and economic consequences, and potential alternatives to deportation.