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Brad Lander, then serving as New York's fiscal watchdog, was accused of obstructing an elevator at a building that houses one of the city's immigration courts.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 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

It lowers productivity and growth by obstructing the ability of human capital to find its best fit and by distorting consumption and investment patterns at the top.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

It also barred the union and its leader from occupying or locking company facilities and obstructing workers from entering them.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

There are enough reporters and cameramen on the narrow sidewalk that the police have set up barricades to keep them from flowing out into the street and obstructing traffic.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee