protest
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Bruce Coss said the protest was not permitted and that at about 2:30 p.m., protesters were “obstructing the street” and “stopping cars,” prompting police to declare an unlawful assembly and evacuate the area.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
The protest erupted after federal agents conducted simultaneous immigration raids at the company’s Camarillo and Carpinteria locations, arresting more than 300 workers without documentation.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Representative bodies recognised by the government, including the Irish Road Haulage Association and the Irish Farmers' Association, are not officially involved in the protest.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Earlier, Martin told RTÉ that the blocking of roads and infrastructure was "not a fair form of protest".
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Under protest, he finally agreed to rent them a team of horses and a wagon, with his son Charlie acting as driver for the trip south.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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