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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.
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 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 now LGBTQ+ sanctuary city
Boston has declared itself a sanctuary city for transgender persons and all members of the LGBTQ plus 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.
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 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 ...
The city council implemented a 10 p.m. curfew to combat gun violence among young people.
LEWISTON - On a recent evening inside a school cafeteria, parents of students who attend the school sat in plastic chairs ...
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Boston City Council presses for Trust Act expansion after Mayor Wu’s Congressional sanctuary hearing
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St. Patrick’s Day parade celebrates Boston heritage in America’s most Irish big city
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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.
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 ...