I met this guy on my 2013 Colorado Trail thru hike when he was doing a section he skipped. He also has a good journal of his Northville-Placid Trail thru hike (https://trailjournals.com/journal/entry/477698)

"Over 40 people delayed the sweeping of a South Dallas homeless encampment on Friday morning, blocking off the camp with their bodies and cars. Some were armed with rifles."