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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.
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.
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.

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Judge approves Pentagon's settlement with LGBTQ veterans over discharge status
A federal judge gave final approval Wednesday to a class-action settlement between the Defense Department and LGBTQ veterans ...
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We knew when they started targeting transgender youth that eventually that would lead to them targeting transgender adults,” ...
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An Invisible Attack on LGBTQ People in the United States
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GLAAD Board Members Peppermint, Frankie Grande and More Call for Reality TV to ‘Take Bold Steps’ Toward LGBTQ Representation
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Pa. LGBTQ protections challenged in court. Why schools, parents, politicians are suing
The lawsuit was filed against the Human Relations Commission and Governor Josh Shapiro over discrimination protections for Pennsylvania residents.
Ex-president sues London Catholic university for $1.6M, alleges LGBTQ support sparked firing
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Public speaks out after Shelby High students prohibited from playing LGBTQ quiz
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Heartstopper actor will attend LGBTQ event in LA
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LGBTQ Iowans rally less than two weeks after being stripped of civil rights protections
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