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

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026

As governor, he said he would not obstruct federal immigration authorities, instead favouring a return to what he characterised as a more co-operative approach seen during the Obama administration.

From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026

If constructed, it will be topped with gilded bald eagles and an angelic Lady Liberty; its speckless white-marble columns will be wide enough to obstruct sight lines to the Lincoln Memorial.

From Slate ● Jun. 2, 2026

Beijing will also scrutinize companies that fail to truthfully record the flow of rare-earth products and producers that refuse or obstruct government inspections, the ministry said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026

Unlike me, Mom has glossy red hair that bounces around and might obstruct America’s view of her small freckled face.

From "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead

“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

“I urge the public to refrain from interfering with these lawful actions. Anyone who obstructs federal agents will face arrest and prosecution.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 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

Then, the second part of that same section punishes anyone who “otherwise obstructs, influences, or impedes any official proceeding, or attempts to do so.”

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 21, 2024

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

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

"It turned out that pretty much every spot in the first few rows had an obstructed view," she tells Newsbeat.

From BBC ● May 20, 2026

Harry Styles' world tour is set to review its staging following complaints from fans over obstructed views.

From BBC ● May 20, 2026

The indictment charges that Lemon then obstructed church members from leaving by posting himself at the door and asking them questions.

From Slate ● Feb. 4, 2026

An additional fine of $100,000 was imposed for the "improper conduct" of players and technical staff who invaded the VAR review area and obstructed the work of the Congolese referee.

From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026

He revolutionized Pimlico, installing a public-address system and a modern starting gate and leveling out the large hill in the infield that had given the track its nickname—“Old Hilltop”—but obstructed the view of the races.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

In December, a Milwaukee federal jury found Dugan guilty of obstructing law enforcement but acquitted her on a charge of concealing a man wanted by immigration authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 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

Among them was David Huerta, president of the Service Employees International Union in California, who was arrested and accused of obstructing federal authorities during the operation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026

“And if you and your fluorescent uniform don’t get out of my way, I’ll yank your operating license and have you thrown into the cells for obstructing an LEP officer.”

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer