So now we know the truth. He was NOT pulled out, tazed, and beaten for refusing to give his citizenship. He had be placed under arrest and failed to comply. He is lucky that is all that he had happen.
If an officer of the law places you under arrest you don't challenge that then and now. You take it to court, plead not-guilty and have a trial. If you are found not-guilty then you may also be able to file civilly for wrongful arrest