Voices & Votes Event -- "Restoring the Promise: A Discussion about immigration

Library : Holbrook Public Library

Location : Community Room Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343

Start : Tuesday 2nd of December 2025 6:30 PM

End : Tuesday 2nd of December 2025 8:00 PM

Description :

We invite you to join us for an important and timely presentation :  "Restoring the Promise: A Discussion About Immigration Policy and the Path Forward "   "Restoring the Promise is a nonpartisan, community-based discussion series that invites participants to reflect on the impact of current immigration policies, the ways immigration has shaped our nation, and the constitutional questions that affect both non-citizens and U.S. citizens alike. Grounded in shared ideals-fairness, accountability, and the belief that our nation's strength rests on how we treat every person under its protection-the series creates space for meaningful dialogue. This is not only an opportunity to listen and learn, but also a chance to explore solutions to today's immigration challenges and to ask a vital question: what kind of future do we want to build together as a country?  Through real-life stories, legal insight historical analysis, this program explores: What the Constitution guarantees in terms of rights and legal protections, and how those guarantees are applied today Why our immigration system is ineffective and needs reforms What does our history tells us about immigration What are some common immigration myths and what is the reality? Why ignoring immigration abuses today opens the door to broader civil rights violations tomorrow A vision for moving forward - balancing national interest, compassion, and the rule of law"  - massavianalaw.com  Antonio Massa Viana is a Massachusetts-based immigration attorney and the founder of Massa Viana Law. An immigrant himself, Antonio arrived in the United States at age 12 and later became the first known undocumented attorney admitted to the Massachusetts Bar.  His personal journey through the immigration system inspires his deep commitment to advocacy grounded in empathy and justice for immigrant communities.   Light Refreshments will be provided. Beyond his legal practice, Antonio is a long-time advocate and community leader. He founded Projeto Nós Votamos to encourage naturalization and voter registration among immigrants; he served as president for the Massachusetts Alliance for Portuguese Speakers, a director at JFS of Metrowest and the ACLU of Massachusetts. Frequently invited to speak at public events and contribute to media outlets, Antonio continues his mission to empower and defend immigrant communities while advancing the call for a more just  immigration system.  holbrookpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/voices-votes-event-restoring-the-promise-a-discussion-about-immigration-and-the-path-forward-with-attorney-massa-viana/