Answer: protested

AnswerCrossword Clue
PROTESTEDHeld a sit-in, maybe
PROTESTEDExpressed objection
PROTESTEDKicked
protestedPublicly demonstrate such objection to (a policy or course of action)
protestedExpress an objection to what someone has said or done
protestedPublicly demonstrate strong objection to a policy or course of action adopted by those in authority
protestedDeclare (something) firmly and emphatically in the face of stated or implied doubt or in response to an accusation
protestedWrite or obtain a protest in regard to (a bill)
protestedPROTEST, to express strong objection