Several local groups will team up to present the second forum called Watertown Welcomes Immigrants.
The group will host a forum with several speakers to speak about issues facing immigrants, sanctuary communities and more at the event on Sunday, June 4 from 2-4 p.m. at First Parish Church, 35 Church St. in Watertown.
The group sent out the following announcement:
Join us for a conversation about protecting our most vulnerable neighbors and how we can help make them safe.
Speakers:
Brian Kyes, Chelsea Police Chief
David Cohen, former Newton Mayor
Paul Donovan, Constitutional Attorney
Elizabeth Goss, Immigration Attorney
Emcee:
Rev. Mike Clark, Belmont-Watertown UMC
The Watertown Welcomes Immigrants coalition includes:
Progressive Watertown, World in Watertown, Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment, First Parish (Unitarian Universalists), Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal), and Young Democrats for Watertown as well as elected officials and residents.
There are rumors that there will be a lot of protesters outside taking pictures and video, be strong.