LGBT, Boston and City Council

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,
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.
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’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 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.
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 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 illegal immigrants facing deportation and prohibit local officials
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.
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 ...
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Boston city councilors defend pro-immigrant Trust Act as President Trump threatens funding cuts
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Boston City Council slams BPD, Wu administration for blowing off public safety hearing ahead of Southie parade
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Ed Flynn is holding Boston’s mayor accountable, just like Michelle Wu did when she was a city councilor
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Community activist says he’s running for Boston mayor
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