Boston City Council, sanctuary for transgender people

As Trump attacks transgender people, city council declares Boston a ‘sanctuary city’ for the LGBTQ+ community
The resolution is symbolic if passed, but would call on city agencies to not comply with any federal policies that could harm transgender or other LGBTQIA+ people.
Amid federal ‘attacks,’ Boston City Council declares Hub a ‘sanctuary city’ for transgender people
Amid “attacks” from the federal government, the Boston City Council passed a resolution that recognizes the Hub as a sanctuary city for transgender people and the LGBTQ community.
Boston declared sanctuary city for transgender people
Boston City Council has declared the city a sanctuary for transgender people as the LGBTQ+ community faces increasing attacks across the country. The non-binding resolution instructs city agencies and officials not to comply with any federal regulations that harm or restrict the rights of transgender people.
Leaders approve resolution to make Boston sanctuary city for LGBTQ+ community
Wednesday to make Boston a sanctuary city for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Councilor-at-Large Julia Mejia and District 9 Councilor Liz Breadon called on Boston to adopt the measure supporting transgender people,
Boston’s sanctuary status, Trust Act to be subject of City Council hearing audit
The Boston City Council is set to audit the “implementation and effectiveness” of the Trust Act, a 2014 law that has led to Mayor Michelle Wu facing potential criminal prosecution due to the city’s sanctuary status.
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