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

The United States would also be required to pay $475,000 to six individual plaintiffs to resolve claims including excessive force and unlawful arrest, as well as $150,000 in attorneys fees and expenses.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 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

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

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 Henry, Alice