Expulsist

Expulsist is a term used in political science and social theory to describe an ideology, policy framework, or advocate who seeks the removal or expulsion of certain individuals or groups from a political community. The term can apply to movements advocating for deportation of migrants, loss of citizenship, or forced relocation of residents deemed undesirable by authorities.

The word derives from expulsare, Latin for “to drive out,” and has appeared in scholarly discussions as debates over immigration, citizenship, and border control intensified. Expulsist discourse is not tied to a single organization but rather to a family of arguments about how a state should manage membership and security.

Expulsists typically justify expulsions on grounds of sovereignty, security, or cultural cohesion, arguing that a polity can best preserve its identity or welfare by removing perceived outsiders or dissidents. Proponents may frame expulsions as necessary to prevent crime, undermine harmful influences, or preserve social services for a resident majority. Policy instruments associated with expulsist ideas include deportation, revocation of citizenship, detention, and, in extreme formulations, forced relocation.

History and debates surrounding expulsist ideas are complex and contested. The term is mainly used in academic and policy discussions to describe approaches within broader conversations about immigration, national security, and national identity. Critics view expulsist proposals as breaches of international law and human rights, risk of discrimination, and threats to statelessness and humanitarian obligations. Proponents counter that strict membership controls are essential to state sovereignty and public welfare.

See also: deportation, expulsion, citizenship law, border policy.