Scenes from Lobby Day

Over 100 crime victims and victim advocates came to Springfield and the Illinois Capitol to lobby the Senate for the passage of HJRCA 29, Marsy's Law for Illinois.

Scenes from Lobby Day

Advocates from the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault, and Marsy's Law director Jennifer Bishop Jenkins prepare to rally at the State Capitol.

Scenes from Lobby Day

Senator Heather Steans addresses an enthusiastic crowd at the State Capitol in Springfield on the Marsy's Law Lobby Day.

Scenes from Lobby Day

The Capitol Rotunda in Springfield is filled on March 8, 2012 with crime victims and victim advocates rallying for the Senate to pass Marsy's Law.

Scenes from Lobby Day

A young sister and brother travel to Springfield to lobby for victims rights seated alongside Maria Ramirez, chapter leader of Parents of Murdered Children (POMC) Chicago.
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Victims, victim advocates, law enforcement, religious leaders, and other community organizations gathered in Springfield on March 8 to ask the Illinois Senate to pass Marsys Law, a constitutional amendment that would make the rights of crime victims enforceable. Help us protect crime victims in Illinois – Contact Your Senator and urge them to support HJRCA 29.