There’s a new safe haven for those who identify as transgender in the Bay State, after Worcester officially became a sanctuary city for that community during a lengthy city council meeting on Tuesday night.

Worcester, in the US state of Massachusetts, has voted to become a trans sanctuary city, just as the Trump administration’s attacks on the community gather pace. The resolution was filed by resident Allie Cislo on behalf of the Queer Residents of Worcester and Our Allies.

On Tuesday night the city council voted in favor of becoming a sanctuary city for transgender and gender-diverse people.