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

South Wales Police said it remained committed to the careful development and deployment of facial recognition and that it was proud there had never been an unlawful arrest as a result of using the software.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2023

Circuit Court of Appeals, that individuals are within their rights to resist an unlawful arrest, and that any force used to effectuate a false arrest is by definition excessive force.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 19, 2022

"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

The magistrates set aside its proclamation as without legal force, released the printers, and sent the messenger to prison for an unlawful arrest.

From History of the English People, Volume VIII Modern England, 1760-1815 by Green, John Richard