Hundreds marched in San Antonio, Texas, in defiance of new street procession fees that the organizations believe will stifle free speech.
A clause in the ordinance allowing for free protests on sidewalks doesn't satisfy San Antonio residents.
"its opponents argue that the city's sidewalks are sparse and often not accessible to disabled people.
Graciela Sanchez, executive director of the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, said the ordinance also allows for "spontaneous marches," a concept the protesters tested about an hour into the demonstration.
'Let's take it to the streets!' a woman yelled.
A police officer on a motorcycle who had been observing the protest immediately rode onto West Commerce Street and ordered people to move to the sidewalk. The group ignored him and continued walking west on the roadway.
'They're creating a problem here. It's a traffic jam,' said the officer, who refused to give his name. 'They have the right to protest, but they better do it right.'
Protesters - some who had come equipped with bicycles and reflective vests - blocked traffic and directed fellow marchers into Market Square."
FULL STORY: Protestors Take To Streets to Defy Ordinance, Officers

Maui's Vacation Rental Debate Turns Ugly
Verbal attacks, misinformation campaigns and fistfights plague a high-stakes debate to convert thousands of vacation rentals into long-term housing.

Planetizen Federal Action Tracker
A weekly monitor of how Trump’s orders and actions are impacting planners and planning in America.

In Urban Planning, AI Prompting Could be the New Design Thinking
Creativity has long been key to great urban design. What if we see AI as our new creative partner?

Cal Fire Chatbot Fails to Answer Basic Questions
An AI chatbot designed to provide information about wildfires can’t answer questions about evacuation orders, among other problems.

What Happens if Trump Kills Section 8?
The Trump admin aims to slash federal rental aid by nearly half and shift distribution to states. Experts warn this could spike homelessness and destabilize communities nationwide.

Sean Duffy Targets Rainbow Crosswalks in Road Safety Efforts
Despite evidence that colorful crosswalks actually improve intersection safety — and the lack of almost any crosswalks at all on the nation’s most dangerous arterial roads — U.S. Transportation Secretary Duffy is calling on states to remove them.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
Appalachian Highlands Housing Partners
Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie