In a recent demonstration that took place in Chicago, the family of Sonya Massey, together with community activists, amplified their calls for justice in response to the fatal shooting by Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson. Gathering at the Federal Plaza, the crowd demanded systemic changes to prevent such incidents in the future, as reported by WGN-TV.

Leading figures such as Reverend Al Sharpton and attorney Ben Crump, were present and are scheduled to hold a media conference before a rally in honor of Massey. The Massey family's actions, including this rally, follow a grievance filed by the union representing the sheriff's deputies, which controversially seeks the reinstatement and compensation for Grayson, who has been charged with first-degree murder among other charges, CBS News reported.

Sonya Massey's death has sparked national outrage and shone a light on potential flaws within the law enforcement system. Rally organizer Faayani Aboma Mijana from the Chicago Alliance Against Racism & Political Oppression called it "one of the most horrific murders we’ve ever seen in recent history, if not all of history,” according to WGN-TV. The incident raised questions about Deputy Sean Grayson's hiring and employment history in law enforcement, with lesser issues of concern like "struggles with report writing" and being "very aggressive with getting drugs" as per notes from the Auburn police chief obtained by CBS News.

The rally also brought to light Massey's family's wish for Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. This proposed reform is aimed at holding police accountable by addressing systemic racism and bias in law enforcement. President Biden has taken some steps with an executive order, but demonstrators are advocating for more robust, tangible changes. Notably, on Friday, Vice President Harris offered her condolences to Massey's family during a call, "expressing heartbreak and praising the state’s attorney for his office’s swift prosecution,” as featured in a statement released by the White House.