NBC Boston - Elected officials in Worcester, Massachusetts, approved a resolution Tuesday night making it a sanctuary city for transgender and gender-diverse people. The city council voted 9-2 for the measure after a debate at an hourslong meeting. Almost 200 people were there, with many showing their support for the LGBTQ+ community.
Queer Residents of Worcester and Our Allies, a local advocacy group, petitioned for councilors to pass a resolution not to cooperate with federal and state officials on policies that they say harm people based on gender identity.
The measure also seeks to ensure that the LGBTQ+ community has access to health care, housing, education and employment without fear of discrimination.
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. He since signed another seeking to curtail anyone under 19 from transitioning.
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