mob violence
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Reasonable action to restrict and control migration today will, one hopes, avoid the excessive crackdowns, to say nothing of mob violence, that the world has seen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
When President Cleveland sent troops to break up a railroad strike and tamp down mob violence against Chinese immigrants, he invoked the Insurrection Act.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2025
There is an entire body of research around mob violence that helps to contextualize Carlson’s response.
From Seattle Times ● May 4, 2023
Although Sri Lanka is no stranger to bouts of mob violence, it has maintained its system of popular rule through decades of political upheaval and civil war.
From Washington Post ● May 10, 2022
In a radio broadcast last night Mayor Ditz warned of possible mob violence and exhorted the public to maintain order.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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