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This needs repeating. The Supreme Court has ruled that deportation is an administrative process, not punishment. This means that deportation is a civil matter, not a criminal one, and many constitutional protections don't apply. Deportation as an administrative process Deportation is a way to return illegal aliens to their home country. Deportation is not considered punishment, so it doesn't deprive a person of their life, liberty, or property. Deportation is generally handled in a civil process, so detainees don't have a constitutional right to an attorney. Grounds for deportation Noncitizens may be deported if they: Commit crimes Pose a threat to public safety Violate their visa Commit aggravated felonies, such as murder, rape, or sexual abuse Challenging a deportation order A person who has been ordered deported can request a review and have the order vacated. An appeal can be filed. If the time for an appeal has passed, a Motion to Reopen or Joint Motion to Reopen may be an option.