Deportation as a deterrent? In its ruling of March 24, 2025 (Case No. 1 C 15-.23), the Federal Administrative Court (BVerwG) reapplied the legal concept of general deterrent deportation under Section 53 of the Residence Act and clarified its limits. The significance of general deterrent deportation should not be underestimated, especially for international students and skilled workers . The ruling confirms that serious criminal offenses can lead to deportation (regardless of the ...