City councilors from Boston, Lawrence and Chelsea joined with advocates outside Boston City Hall to condemn federal immigration law enforcement action on Thursday, as the Trump administration unveiled a policy slashing the duration of work permits for asylum seekers.

Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune drew a round of applause as she invoked the city’s Trust Act, which she said ensures “that our police officers are engaged in the work of local law enforcement and nothing else.” Advocates flocked to Beacon Hill last week to support similar statewide proposals (S 1681 / H 2580) to terminate agreements that enable local law enforcement to carry out the responsibilities of federal agents.

“We know the dangers of further termination of TPS lies very close for so many of our resi

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