City Council, Boston and transgender community

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.
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,
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
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 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.
City council approves resolution to make Boston LGBTQ+ sanctuary city
The resolution states taxpayer-funded agencies will not comply with federal efforts to strip resources that safeguard rights.
Boston City Council supports protections for illegal immigrants facing deportation
The Boston City Council is throwing its support behind legislation pending on Beacon Hill that would increase protections for ...
City Council affirms support for bills that protect immigrants facing deportation
Councilors passed two resolutions: one “ in support of immigrant’s rights legislation ” pending at the State House, and ...