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are obstructing

  • present progressive
    of obstruct.
    obstruct
    verb (used with object)
    to block or close up with an obstacle; make difficult to pass.

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The motion argues that the immigration raids are obstructing local governments’ ability to perform critical law enforcement functions and depriving them of tax revenue because of a slowdown in the local economy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2025

I think I shook my head or said, ‘Yeah,’ and then I heard, ‘We have information that you are obstructing an ongoing immigration investigation.’

From Slate ● Apr. 23, 2025

Beijing says the tariffs are obstructing the global shift to clean energy and must be removed.

From Reuters ● Jul. 18, 2023

But those talks have now turned nasty, with the Winkelvosses saying Silbert and Genesis deliberately duped them and are obstructing a resolution.

From New York Times ● Jan. 11, 2023

Mr. Heinzman," said Orde severely, "you are obstructing a navigable stream.

From The Riverman by White, Stewart Edward