Mony Ruiz-Velasco of Equality Illinois opens the press conference. Photos by Tim Carroll

Mony Ruiz-Velasco hands of the microphone to Zahara Bassett of Life Is Work. Photos by Tim Carroll

Zahara Bassett is interrupted by individuals from Ex-Cons for Community & Social Change. Photos by Tim Carroll

Individuals from ECCSC, using a bullhorn, drown out Illinois Standing With Queer & Trans Communities Press Conference. Photos by Tim Carroll

Participants in the Illinois Standing With Queer & Trans Communities Press Conference try to continue. Photos by Tim Carroll.

After Chicago Police arrive and separate the groups, Mony Ruiz-Velasco closes the press conference out of concern for the safety of those involved. Photos by Tim Carroll