We the people dare to create a more perfect union.

As South Carolinians, we pride ourselves on hospitality. Especially at a time when some politicians want to harm, demonize, and exclude immigrants, it is important to show our hospitality and solidarity with immigrant communities. During the week of Feb. 23-27, we will join local activists, communities of faith, and ordinary people expressing a common theme: Immigrants Are Welcome Here. Please join us at an event. Monday, Feb. 23, Aiken - Building Peace: A Panel on Grassroots Immigration Advocacy in South Carolina 6:30 - 8 p.m. Aiken Unitarian Universalist Church (115 Gregg Ave., Aiken, SC 29801) Wednesday, Feb. 25, Greer - ICE Verifier Training 2 p.m. Sign up at tinyurl.com/mpfjcj6a to receive address Wednesday, Feb. 25, Charleston - Know Your Rights: Immigration 6 p.m. Bees Ferry Road Library (3035 Sanders Road, Charleston, SC 29414) Wednesday, Feb. 25, Sumter - Prayer Vigil 7 p.m. Aldersgate United Methodist Church (211 Alice Dr, Sumter, SC 29150) Thursday, Feb. 26, Columbia - A Night of Advocacy and Support for Immigrants Any time 6 - 8 p.m. Shandon Presbyterian Church (607 Woodrow St., Columbia, SC 29205) Thursday, Feb. 26, Charleston - Immigrants Are Welcome Here: Interfaith Prayer Vigil 6 p.m. Unitarian Church in Charleston (4 Archdale Street, Charleston, SC 29401)

The enemies of freedom are relentless. So are we.

287(g) agreements authorize local police to do the work of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). They are a threat to public safety, a disaster for civil liberties, and a financial burden on local governments.

Clemson University has rescinded its firing of an assistant professor who shared another person's Facebook post via his personal account that was critical of the late conservative pundit Charlie Kirk.