unlawful arrest

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Alvarado, who is seeking $1 million following her arrest, citing “the unconstitutional conduct, unlawful arrest, and the tortious conduct of Border Patrol and ICE agents,” said her daughter is healthy and growing.

From Salon • Oct. 22, 2025

"Number two," he said, "someone needs to ask about this legal issue. If you can resist an unlawful arrest, can you resist an unpredicated investigation?"

From Fox News • Jun. 26, 2019

District Court in Eugene alleges Sheriff John Hanlin executed an unlawful arrest and detention.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 12, 2019

Entertainer Michael Barrymore will receive only nominal damages from Essex Police after an unlawful arrest which he claimed had "destroyed his career".

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2018

On July 18th, the police commissioners presented to Congress a memorial in which they protested very vigorously against their unlawful arrest and imprisonment.

From Baltimore and The Nineteenth of April, 1861 A Study of the War by Brown, George William