New Protest Laws

1. Emergency Spending Authority: Approved
2. Park Closing Time Extensions: Approved
3. Amplified Sound Time Reduction: Approved
4. Resisting Arrest Fine Increase: Approved
5. Parade Permit Fee Increase: Approved

Breakdown:

Emergency Spending Authority

Emmanuel pushed for emergency spending authority in the case the city needs last minute supplies before the during the summits. Addition ammunition and the such. It was approved.

Park Closing Time Extensions

Chicago Parks, unless otherwise stated, close at 11pm and reopen at 4am. This new regulation keeps the parks closed for 2 extra hours until 6am. Supposedly to keep people from camping. However, it will affect people who like a run before work, or a late night walk.

Amplified Sound Time Restiction

Between the hours of 10pm to 8am, amplified sound is not allowed for parades. To be honest, this one makes little sense because to my understanding, that would fall in line with the already accepted noise pollution regulation. No megaphones, stereos, and the like can be used. Still don't know the effect of this.

Resisting Arrest Fine Increase

The minimum was increase from $25 to $200. Honestly, it's not the big of a deal. Just try not getting arrested.get slammed with $1000 fine. The max here is still only $500.

Parade Permit Fees Increase

The fees were increased from $35 to $50. It's bad for everyone. May not seem like much, but when you are trying to budget for a parade, it can hurt.

During the Votes, Protesters where ejected from the Hallway just a door away from the votes. They were removed because they were being disruptive. How? Yelling to be let in. Understandably, but i they were quieter, they may, very well, have been allowed in.

Now we know what's been changed. Still some time beforehand, so let's see what else.