Bail reform and raise the age laws have become hot topics across the state since they went into effect, with some people rallying to amend these laws.

Rochester residents are making their voices heard and calling on officials to make a change. Some protested in front of Assemblyman Demond Meeks’ office on Sunday.

“One of our legislature's people for the region is Demond Meeks,” leader of ROC Unite Marcus C. Williams said. “And we're here to stand up to let him know that we want these laws amended.”

Organizers from Roc Unite say these laws have belittled their community and what its members are experiencing every day.

“There was a murder less than 500 feet from right here where we are now,” Williams said. “Over there, right up that street on Jefferson, right there. So no matter how serious a crime, no matter how serious the offense, no matter how many re-offenses, they continue to get released.”

Rochester resident Aurora Fox has lived in the neighborhood for 15 years and she says she has never seen anything like this. She says she has only witnessed multiple crimes that have taken place in her community, but has been a victim to one as well.

“My car was destroyed,” Fox said. “They destroyed the engine. They stole it. [They] destroyed the engine. They were driving around the school, screaming [and] waving. I know who stole my car [but] I have no way to prosecute. There was a child that came to my door, knocked on my door, demanded my daughter fight, spit on her and slapped her. And we can't prosecute.”

Organizers are calling on Assemblyman Meeks and other officials to be held accountable and make a change for their public safety.

“We are going to come to their office and we are going to post on their front windows the message that we believe the people of Monroe County want,” former Gates Police Chief Jim VanBrederode said. “And that is to restore public safety back to our community.”

With plans to continue sparking conversations and pushing for change, organizers say this is just the beginning.

“Our community is hurting. Our community is suffering,” Williams said. “And we cannot allow this to go on.”

Spectrum News 1 has since reached out to Assemblyman Meeks’ office for comment in regards to the rally held outside of his office and has yet to hear back.