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Katie Hall, khall@statesman.comView CommentsAustin police on Friday arrested 22 people who may have been participating in a rent strike protest.In total, 20 people were charged with obstructing a highway, and two people were charged with criminal trespassing, police said.The protest took place on East Cesar Chavez, near Interstate 35. by FOX 7 reporter Amanda Ruiz, a sign that reads “rent strike” can be seen while police respond to the scene.The road is now open, police said. on International Workers Day, also known as May Day, calling for rent freezes as the coronavirus pandemic has caused massive job losses worldwide.Austin leaders have said they do not have the legal authority to cancel rent payments, as some in the community have called for as more have found themselves without work. However, early on in the pandemic, Austin council members and Travis County leaders suspended eviction hearings and enforcement.The city of Austin announced Friday it will, and one-time funds will be available to 1,000 families beginning next week.Austin Police is on scene of an incident near Cesar Chavez and IH35 arresting multiple people. Seems like these people were participating in a rent strike. — Amanda Ruiz (@AmandaRuizFOX7) The American-Statesman is making this coverage available to non-subscribers at no cost as a public service during the coronavirus outbreak.Please support local journalism by subscribing to the Statesman at .Want to stay updated on the latest news about coronavirus in Austin? Subscribe to our Coronavirus Update newsletter at .View Comments

Katie Hall, khall@statesman.comView CommentsAustin police on Friday arrested 22 people who may have been participating in a rent strike protest.In total, 20 people were charged with obstructing a highway, and two people were charged with criminal trespassing, police said.The protest took place on East Cesar Chavez, near Interstate 35. by FOX 7 reporter Amanda Ruiz, a sign that reads “rent strike” can be seen while police respond to the scene.The road is now open, police said. on International Workers Day, also known as May Day, calling for rent freezes as the coronavirus pandemic has caused...

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