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Somerville Now Has An Ordinance Protecting Gender Affirming Care
The ordinance prohibits Somerville police from taking law enforcement action against those seeking gender affirming care.

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The ordinance prohibits Somerville police from taking law enforcement action against those seeking gender affirming care.

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