@northwesty The kids were acting entirely within the law. The actions of the police were unlawful. What you are saying is entirely wrong. The police officer who grabbed the student is guilty of criminal assault, although obviously when the foxes are in charge of the hen house he will not be charged. I believe these kids can sue in federal court for a violation of their fourth amendment rights, which is a tort pursuant to the Bivens v. Unnamed Agents case.
Entering an apartment without a warrant after being told “no” is serious misconduct; it’s hard to think of anything more serious. In Indiana such an officer made be repelled with deadly force. Too bad Alabama doesn’t have such a law.