Worcester is a ‘sanctuary city’ for transgender community

It’s official: Worcester is a ‘sanctuary city’ for transgender community
The City Council passed a resolution Tuesday that bestowed “sanctuary” status on Worcester. The post It’s official: Worcester is a ‘sanctuary city’ for transgender community appeared first on Boston.com.
Worcester City Council votes to become transgender 'sanctuary city'
The Worcester City Council held a vote on the city becoming a "sanctuary" for transgender and gender-diverse people.
Worcester City Council passes sanctuary resolution for transgender community
The resolution declares that the city won’t cooperate with the federal government on “policies aimed to harm transgender and gender diverse people.”
Read the resolution declaring Worcester a 'Sanctuary City for Transgender and Gender Diverse People'
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby reiterates its commitment to transgender rights and equal protections for transgender community members and declares itself a sanctuary city and a place of safety for transgender and gender diverse people
Worcester City Council votes to make city sanctuary for transgender people
Although the resolution is mainly symbolic, supporters said it’s important as the Trump administration cuts rights for transgender people.
Worcester City Council votes to declare city as sanctuary for transgender people
The council voted 9-2 on the resolution, with Councilors-at-Large Morris Bergman and Donna Colorio voting against it.
Massachusetts city OKs sanctuary city status for transgender community
The Worcester City Council voted to pass a resolution to become a sanctuary city for people who identify as transgender.
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