The demonstrators were protesting against the deteriorating living conditions. Now professional protesters, incited by the media, are protesting. Citizens protesting the church demolitions were imprisoned. Opposition initially came from Pennsylvania's House of Representatives protesting the tax. They claim they were protesting peacefully against Sterling's death. Even though they were protesting during wartime, they maintained public support by agitating peacefully. The Jamaicans were protesting injustice and widespread poverty. Some newspapers were closed, and those protesting the closings were attacked. An online petition garnered over 200,000 signatures protesting the coverage and demanding an apology. Nazi propaganda also led to campaigns protesting against Jews. The students were protesting racial discrimination on campus. Brown was among the 1500 people arrested while protesting during the campaign. She claimed she was protesting against the TPPA. He sent numerous telegrams protesting their arrest to Washington. On 16 June, police opened fire on students protesting peacefully.