This morning when I turned on the radio in my car there was a report that from the middle of a police encounter that mentioned mace and tasering. Then I heard a brief radio report after. Only when I returned home did I see that events were not quite widespread as I imagined. 

This morning a vote was scheduled concerning the demolition of four public housing projects. There was a confrontation with protesters in the council chambers and two incidents at the gates outside. Someone was tasered inside. Two women were tasered outside. In the second gate encounter, many were maced. The story is still taking place. There is a rain today which affects the outside protesting. One reporter I watched said there were about 100 people outside the city council.

Sunshine Law - refers to a Louisiana law concerning "open meetings." 

Here are some video and articles from the clashes:

WWL Television

Fights erupt in council chambers

Council meeting starts after delays due to fights, shouting

Pictures from the protest 

The Times-Picayune

Council seems ready to approve demolitions

Photos: Housing debate heats up

Live Updates on Demolition Vote from Council Chambers

I'll post more when as I find information.