Councilors passed two resolutions: one “ in support of immigrant’s rights legislation ” pending at the State House, and another “ denouncing the rollback of temporary protected status ” for Haitians, Venezuelans, and others. The former was approved with a 10-2 vote, while the latter was approved unanimously.

The Boston City Council is throwing its support behind legislation pending on Beacon Hill that would increase protections for illegal immigrants facing deportation and prohibit local officials

The Boston City Council passed resolutions supporting immigrant’s rights legislation and extended greetings for Ramadan to the Muslim community during its Wednesday meeting at City Hall Plaza.