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Term: LIFER
Definition: A lifer is a person who is detained and cannot be deported because the United States does not have diplomatic ties with their country of origin. This person is also known as a nonremovable inmate or indefinite detainee.
Definition: A lifer is a nonremovable inmate, meaning they cannot be deported even though they would ordinarily be deportable. This is because the United States does not have diplomatic ties with the inmate's country of origin. Another term for a lifer is an indefinite detainee.
These examples illustrate how a person can become a lifer if they are unable to be deported due to the lack of diplomatic ties between their country of origin and the United States. This can happen to both undocumented immigrants and those seeking asylum.