Worcester becomes transgender sanctuary city

Worcester LGBT activists declare a sanctuary city in an already sanctuary state
The Worcester City Council meeting in Massachusetts was standing room only due to a flood of LGBT activists urging members to make the city a sanctuary for the group. Massachusetts has been an LGBT sanctuary state since 2023 and is among 11 other states with the status.
Map Shows Transgender Sanctuary Cities in the US
There are several transgender sanctuary cities in the U.S., including Kansas City, Missouri, and California's Sacramento, West Hollywood and San Francisco.
It’s official: Worcester is a ‘sanctuary city’ for transgender community
The Worcester City Council passed a resolution that gave the city the label of “sanctuary” for members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
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.”
Massachusetts city council votes to become transgender 'sanctuary' city
The decision followed a nonbinary member of the Worcester City Council deciding to take a 'hiatus' due to an alleged discriminatory culture.
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.
This US city approves 'sanctuary status for transgenders'. Here's what it says
Worcester has become a sanctuary city for transgender and gender-diverse individuals by passing a resolution to protect this community. The city council's decision is a direct response to Trump’s recent executive orders aiming to restrict gender-affirming care,
Leaders vote to make Worcester sanctuary city for trans community
One local organization is petitioning for Worcester, Massachusetts, to become a sanctuary city for transgender and gender diverse people. The push has picked up steam after President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring federal agencies to recognize only two sexes — male and female.
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