City council, Boston and transgender community

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,
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.
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 declared sanctuary city for transgender people
Boston City ... instructs city agencies and officials not to comply with any federal regulations that harm or restrict the rights of transgender people. Councilors Julia Mejia and Liz Breadon ...
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
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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The Dominican community celebrates Independence Day at a Dot union hall
Residents and elected officials with roots in the Dominican Republic gathered in Dorchester last Thursday morning (Feb. 27) ...