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“It does not obstruct or impede lawful federal immigration enforcement operations.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026

Castillero and Martinsen were both also convicted of conspiracy to obstruct justice and obstruction charges.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026

"The defendant not only sought to obstruct the lawful execution of warrants by prosecutors and others," he said in his verdict.

From Barron's ● Apr. 29, 2026

It is also an offence to disturb, damage or destroy a breeding site or resting place of an otter or obstruct their access, whether or not an otter is present.

From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026

The road had no heavy load of traffic to support; there were few sharp curves or intersections where brush could obstruct the driver’s vision.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

“Anyone who actively obstructs law enforcement in the performance of their sworn duties, including U.S. citizens, will of course face consequences which include arrest.”

From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2026

Mr Frémond says not only is this unsightly, it attracts foxes and rats and obstructs the pavement.

From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2025

Coincidentally, the closure of stomata also obstructs the preferred entry points for nutrient-sucking pests like spider mites.

From Science Daily ● May 3, 2024

“In declaring bankruptcy, the diocese knowingly obstructs survivors’ long-awaited opportunity to say their piece; to be heard, to be acknowledged,” attorney Cynthia LaFave said in a prepared statement.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 17, 2023

Tats sticks her head in and obstructs my view of the ceiling.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

"Every weapon carried, every tunnel still worked and every convoy still obstructed sets the process back and hands an argument to those who want to resume war," he said.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

Many residents’ view of the blaze in recent days has been obstructed by the marine layer, which has provided some much-needed moisture for fire crews.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

Real-time footage offers only snippets of the encounters—distant, obstructed views that mainly confirm whatever the viewer already believed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

In recent years, development projects in Egypt's second city have razed historic parks and -- most egregiously to locals -- privatised and obstructed much of its Mediterranean coastline.

From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026

Bronwyn used her strength to pull open the door, and it came straight off, hinges flying— but the hallway it let onto was completely obstructed by ice.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs

According to Taylor, one rider began performing wheelies and obstructing traffic.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

Oscar Barragan, who oversaw the agency’s special enforcement bureau, be discharged for violating the department’s policies on dishonesty and obstructing an investigation, according to an internal July 14 memo reviewed by The Times.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

Ken Leech, the former chief investment officer of bond-fund company Western Asset Management, just pleaded guilty in a criminal court in New York to a charge of obstructing justice for giving false and misleading testimony.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026

She said "99 percent of people get their visa" and that those that do not are refused for breaking "the law and obstructing the work of the government".

From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026

But this time, two picketers—Lucy Burns and Katharine Morey—wax' arrested and charged with obstructing traffic.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling