arresting

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Alaniz, the court has allowed local officials in Texas to remain immune from prosecution for arresting a journalist who published information she received from a government official.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 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

“They were arresting me for disturbing the peace,” Wheeler said about the noise complaints he received while playing in his garage.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

He smiles, unlocking the door, and I’m wondering if I’ve been tricked and he’s arresting me after all, but there are no other policemen inside.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron