"Mass arrests" refers to a situation where a large number of people are taken into custody or arrested by law enforcement at the same time for alleged wrongdoing. Full definition
The next time New York City police decide to engage in mass arrests of peaceful protesters, they may want to engage in a cost - benefit analysis. (legalblogwatch.typepad.com)
Belgian campaigners — including MEPs and political candidates — were placed under mass arrest for daring to demonstrate against the agreement in Brussels in the run up the European elections. (leftfutures.org)
ICYMI: While other Occupy protestors around the country are struggling — getting ousted from their camp by tear - gas wielding cops in Oakland, CA; facing mass arrests in Atlanta, GA; infighting over money and unable to erect tents or structures as the weather turns colder in Zuccotti Park — the small but hearty band of Albany protestors are hunkering down, perhaps indefinitely. (nystateofpolitics.com)