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“It’s against the law to obstruct an investigation of Congress,” Paul said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

“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

If the servers lined up just so—which my two occasionally did—they would obstruct my view so I couldn’t see their hands.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

“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

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

But it also penalises anyone who "otherwise obstructs, influences or impedes any official proceeding, or attempts to do so."

From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2024

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

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

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

In February 2024, Fain and allies on the union’s board removed powers from Mock based on “spurious allegations” that she had obstructed union business, Barofsky said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 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

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

Pushing through the last thorny bush that obstructed his way, Neel shone the light into the hollow.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins

Paris was one of the first cities to adopt e-scooters, but growing concern about dangerous driving and obstructing pavements led to for-hire e-scooters being outlawed.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

A Los Angeles man was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison Monday for obstructing law enforcement during protests in downtown Los Angeles amid the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

Former Wisconsin state judge Hannah Dugan was spared prison and fined $5,000 on Wednesday for obstructing federal immigration agents.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

On Tuesday, the Federal Network Agency regulator sided with Italo in a case it brought against Deutsche Bahn for obstructing competition.

From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026

Whoever it was seemed to be traveling at a breakneck pace with little regard to obstructing bush or foliage.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques