What groups opposed the prohibition?

Groups that opposed Prohibition included the Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), which initially supported it but later recognized its negative social impacts, as well as various labor unions that argued it harmed workers' rights and economic stability. Additionally, many immigrant communities and breweries opposed Prohibition, viewing it as an infringement on personal freedoms and a threat to their cultural practices. The rise of organized crime also fueled opposition, as illegal activities proliferated in response to the ban on alcohol.