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A large crowd, led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois in support of transgender people, rallied at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025. Sunday’s protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility.

People gather during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday's protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
People gather during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday’s protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Syd Rivera cheers during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday's protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Syd Rivera cheers during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday’s protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
People begin a march up Dearborn Street during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday's protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
People begin a march up Dearborn Street during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday’s protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Jessie Gonzalez twirls a ribbon during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Jessie Gonzalez twirls a ribbon during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Sameen Crawford-Cloonan, right, holds hands with one of her moms, Peggy Cloonan, during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Sameen Crawford-Cloonan, right, holds hands with one of her moms, Peggy Cloonan, during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
People gather during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
People gather during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Christine Peters, center, and other attendees bow their heads to remember those who have been lost during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday's protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Christine Peters, center, and other attendees bow their heads to remember those who have been lost during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday’s protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Precious Brady-Davis, a commissioner at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, speaks during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday's protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Precious Brady-Davis, a commissioner at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, speaks during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday’s protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Marie Hale cheers during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Marie Hale cheers during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
People march up Dearborn Street during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday's protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
People march up Dearborn Street during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday’s protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
People gather during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday's protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
People gather during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday’s protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
People begin a march up Dearborn Street during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
People begin a march up Dearborn Street during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
People hold hands during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday's protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
People hold hands during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday’s protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
People gather during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
People gather during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
People gather during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
People gather during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
People gather during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday's protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
People gather during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday’s protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
People battle the wind as heavy rain begins during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday's protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
People battle the wind as heavy rain begins during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday’s protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
People continue their march as rain falls during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday's protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
People continue their march as rain falls during a rally led by the advocacy group Trans Up Front Illinois at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, in Chicago. Sunday’s protest took place a day before Trans Day of Visibility. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)