arresting
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In its September 2025 publication, Human Rights Watch condemned Ethiopia's government for arbitrarily arresting journalists and media professionals and called for an end to the harassment of independent journalists.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
On June 6, 2025, federal agents raided a downtown garment business, detaining workers and arresting labor leader David Huerta, head of Service Employees International Union California.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
In some ways, arresting these men was the easy part.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
On Tuesday, rights groups and lawmakers accused ICE of violating the judge's decision by arresting a 21-year-old man in the halls of 26 Federal Plaza.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
“Young lady,” the officer called out, “you’re a minor — we will get you out of here, even if it means arresting you.”
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
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