![This US city approves 'sanctuary status for transgenders'. Here's what it says](https://decode11.com/media/2025/02/msid-118184249imgsize-946305-gIiq2c-1024x576.png)
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, addressing broader issues like homelessness and violence against transgender people.