Apply branch_protection_fixes patch

[mtfishman]

This PR applies the branch_protection_fixes patch.

[codecov]

Codecov Report

✅ All modified and coverable lines are covered by tests.
✅ Project coverage is 90.31%. Comparing base (493ca05) to head (e162b54).
⚠️ Report is 1 commits behind head on main.

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  Hits         3256     3256           
  Misses        349      349           

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