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

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