In Springfield, Illinois, a coalition of animal rights advocates is expressing frustration with Governor Pritzker and the state Legislature for allegedly turning a blind eye to animal cruelty at local rodeos.

On Tuesday, the organization Showing Animals Respect and Kindness (SHARK) took a bold step to capture the attention of lawmakers. They unveiled an eye-catching display right outside the Illinois Capitol, aiming to spotlight what they see as a pressing issue.

A TV truck circled the Capitol that afternoon, broadcasting videos of a controversial rodeo event known as bovine tailing. In this event, horseback riders grab the tails of steers and pull them to the ground, a practice that SHARK claims results in severe injuries to the animals, including broken bones.