arresting

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Tom Nolan notes that the author “interweaves her endearing characters’ voices in wonderful ways” in her arresting debut work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

It claimed that ICE agents were carefully following this “reasoned” guidance when arresting noncitizens at immigration court.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

The Metropolitan Police has said it will resume arresting protesters for supporting the proscribed group Palestine Action.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Immigration authorities are arresting more of these moms in the first place, but that doesn’t account for all of the surge in deportations.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

“Of course, the police didn’t do anything about it. Wouldn’t even consider arresting Marion. If anything, they would have found a way to arrest Coach Dub.”

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson