ARLINGTON, Texas — The Arlington city council on Tuesday postponed a vote on whether to remove protections for LGBTQ+ residents from the city’s anti-discrimination ordinance.

The move, if approved, would make Arlington one of the first, if not the first, U.S. cities to take that step.

In a jam-packed meeting, Arlington residents and LGBTQ+ advocates showed up in opposition to the proposal.

Mayor Jim Ross said the city needs more time to seek legal counsel and understand the full implications of the proposed changes before making a final decision. The council voted unanimously to table the issue until Nov. 18.

“It’s important that we remain compliant with federal directives and not subject the city to liability,” Ross said. “We must balance the need to make modifications with the need t

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