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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,
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.
Boston now LGBTQ+ sanctuary city
Boston has declared itself a sanctuary city for transgender persons and all members of the LGBTQ plus 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. The Council voted 12-1 Wednesday to approve the measure,
Boston declared sanctuary city for transgender people
Boston City Council has declared the city a sanctuary for transgender people as the LGBTQ+ community faces increasing attacks across the country. 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.
Sanctuary City Mayors to Face Congress: How Many Migrants Did They Welcome?
Four Democratic mayors of "sanctuary cities" are set to face members of Congress Wednesday, as their immigration policies are ...
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Texas attorney general accuses Dallas of being a ‘sanctuary city,’ announces investigation
Attorney General Ken Paxton claims the Dallas Police Department has refused to help with any ICE raids and deportations.
NYC remains a sanctuary city — as ‘nothing has changed’ despite Mayor Adams floating policy rollback, officials say
Adams administration officials insisted Thursday that sanctuary city laws are still being followed — telling lawmakers that ...
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Seattle City Attorney defends future of sanctuary city status amid Trump’s threat to hold funding
The Seattle City Attorney’s Office hopes to expand its staff in response to a surge of executive orders and directives from the Trump administration.
A look at what GOP lawmakers have said about ‘sanctuary cities’
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday, subjecting the Democratic mayor ...
The real goal of the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act
The bill's definition of "sanctuary" is so vague that it opens the door for an agenda to obliterate social safety nets for ...
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Big-City Mayors Deflect Fiery G.O.P. Attacks on Immigration Policy
Chicago Mayor Johnson.” “Thank you. Thank you, Chairman Comer.” “As a result, sanctuary cities released criminal illegal aliens back onto the streets, where they often go on to commit more ...
'Sanctuary' city mayor confronted after gang member allegedly assaults federal officers
Ohio, confronted Denver Mayor Mike Johnston for upholding “sanctuary" city policies that allowed an illegal immigrant to ...
Brandon Johnson is testifying in DC on Chicago's sanctuary city status. Here's what to know.
The hearing begins Wednesday at 9 a.m. Chicago time. Here's how to watch and what to know about the mayor's testimony.
Paxton investigates Dallas for alleged sanctuary city policies
Attorney General Ken Paxton said a recent statement by Dallas’ interim police chief raised concerns that the city might be violating a state law against so-called sanctuary city policies.