City Council declares Boston a 'sanctuary city' for transgender community

“City Council members voted 12-1 Wednesday to make Boston a sanctuary city for members of the transgender community.”

“The resolution says, in part, that Boston has ‘a specific commitment to protecting transgender and gender-diverse individuals. Taxpayer-funded agencies shall not comply with federal efforts to strip resources that safeguard their rights. Boston will not cooperate with federal or state policies that harm transgender and gender-diverse people and remains committed to ensuring their access to healthcare, housing, education, and employment without fear or discrimination.’”

“Boston's declaration that it's a ‘sanctuary city for transgender persons’ and other members of the LGBTQ community follows similar actions in the Massachusetts cities of Worcester and Cambridge.”