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Freedom Convoy Leader, Under House Arrest, Wants to Visit the White House

Freedom Convoy Leader, Under House Arrest, Wants to Visit the White House
NYT World Saturday 18 July 2026, 10:00 UTC By Ian Austen 1 min read
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The Freedom Convoy organizer Tamara Lich at her sentencing hearing last summer. She is asking a court to let her travel to the United States.

The Freedom Convoy organizer Tamara Lich at her sentencing hearing last summer. She is asking a court to let her travel to the United States.
Freedom Convoy Leader (PERSON) the White House The Freedom Convoy (ORG) Tamara Lich (PERSON) the United States (LOCATION)
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