Arkansas mother and son file suit accusing police department of illegal detention

By: Antoinette Grajeda

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: August 5, 2026

Words: 590

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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Two Benton County residents who are U.S. citizens are suing Centerton police for detaining them at the request of federal immigration officers even though they showed valid identification.

In a federal lawsuit filed last week, Maria Guadalupe Rodriguez and her adult son, Jose Ricardo Munoz, argue three Centerton police officers violated their constitutional rights during a traffic stop in March 2025. The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution protects people against unreasonable searches and …

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