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>>void_n+(OP)
How is it legal for a police offer to arrest someone without any warning, without even telling them why they're being arrested, and without probable cause? What are the repercussions for these officers for falsely arresting people? Do they suffer any consequences, or do they suffer no punishment for this injustice?

This is extremely disturbing, and further evidence that the U.S. is a police state. I've never felt more ashamed of my country.

>>JSavag+0l
How is it legal

Police carry guns. Legal is not relevant.

>>brudge+Ct
That's... silly. I carry a gun, too, but I don't go around arbitrarily forcing my will on others.

The difference is "qualified immunity", not weaponry.

>>Lyndsy+z31
Qualified immunity only matters for civil suits under 42 USC 1983.

Cops ultimately aren't disciplined because there's no political will. And there's no consequences on the ground because they have more weapons, and importantly ready backup from other cops.

If you were in a gang, and carried a gun, you could indeed arbitrarily force your will on others for some time.