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Council adopts DHS use‑of‑force transparency resolution, opposes ICE staffing at Logan; gas‑tax suspension fails
Summary
The council unanimously backed a resolution urging Congress to pass the DHS Use of Force Transparency Act, passed a separate resolution opposing ICE staffing of TSA roles at Logan Airport (12–1), and rejected a resolution urging suspension of the state gas tax (failed on recorded vote).
The Boston City Council adopted a set of politically and procedurally distinct resolutions drawing attention to federal practices and local impacts.
Councilors unanimously adopted a resolution urging Congress to pass the DHS Use of Force Transparency Act, which would require unredacted reports and footage be made available to Congress in serious-use events. Supporters argued transparency is essential to…
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