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Boston is now a ‘sanctuary city’ for the LGBTQ community, City Council declares
Councilors said the largely symbolic resolution was important to affirm support for transgender people amid President Donald Trump's attacks. The post Boston is now a ‘sanctuary city’ for the LGBTQ community,
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 LGBTQ+ community
Boston's city council has approved a resolution naming the city a sanctuary for the LGBTQ+ community by a 12-1 vote. WBTS' Matt Prichard reports.
Boston declared sanctuary city for transgender people
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.
Boston City Council presses for Trust Act expansion, after Mayor Wu’s Congressional sanctuary hearing
Fresh off the mayor’s defense of the city’s sanctuary policies and public safety record before a Congressional oversight committee, the Boston City Council held a community-based hearing where advocates pushed for expansion of the Trust Act.
City council declares Boston a 'sanctuary city' for transgender community
Wednesday to make Boston a sanctuary city for members of the transgender community. Councilor-at-Large Julia Mejia and District 9 Councilor Liz Breadon called on Boston to adopt the measure supporting transgender people,
Boston immigrants ask City Council to preserve, strengthen Trust Act
Immigrants and advocates asked Boston City Councilors on Monday to preserve and strengthen the Trust Act, the law that limits police coordination with federal immigration authorities except for on criminal investigations.
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 ...
Boston City Council slams BPD, Wu administration for blowing off public safety hearing ahead of Southie parade
The Boston City Council slammed the Wu administration and Boston Police Department for blowing off a hearing on public safety ...
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'Uncharted waters': Boston finds itself in the Trump administration's crosshairs
Trump is not the first president to wield federal funds as a weapon. But some analysts say the current attacks on Boston is ...
Boston city councilors defend pro-immigrant Trust Act as President Trump threatens funding cuts
Boston city councilors stood fast in their support of the city’s pro-immigrant Trust Act at a hearing Monday, defying ...
Everett City Council votes no confidence in mayor amid bonus scandal
The vote came after the OIG informed the City Council that the city had overpaid the mayor $180,000 in longevity payments.
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Everett City Council Votes No Confidence in Mayor DeMaria Over Alleged $180K Overpayment Scandal
Everett City Council votes no confidence in Mayor Carlo DeMaria after a report revealed $180,000 in overpaid bonuses.
Community activist says he’s running for Boston mayor
Community activist Domingos DaRosa said he is running for mayor of Boston, bringing the field of declared challengers vying ...
Worcester City Councilor who alleged transphobia doesn’t plan to return to meetings, but hasn’t resigned
Nguyen, who uses they/them pronouns, hasn’t been on the council floor since Feb. 11 – but they haven’t resigned, and they are ...