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
Jeremy Brooks and the city violated rights protecting against unlawful arrest and guaranteeing free speech.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 10, 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
First one and then another ally was arrested, this performance culminating in the unlawful arrest of Mary Dreier, president of the League.
From The Trade Union Woman by Alice Henry
